Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians ‎#XLIX

XLIX. Invitation

1 Come and taste along with me,
Consolations running free,
From my Father's worthy home,
Sweeter than the honey comb.

2 Wherefore should I feast alone,
Two are better far than one,
More that come with free good will.
Makes the banquet sweeter still,

3 Saints in glory sing aloud,
For to see an heir of God;
Coming in at heaven's door,
Making up the number more.

4 Goodness running like a stream,
Through the new Jerusalem;
By its constant breaking forth,
Sweetens earth and heaven both.

5 Though my body do its best,
For to keep me off from Christ;
See the treasure coming in,
Destin'd to the port of sin.

6 Sinful nature, lurking vice,
Cannot stop the run of grace;
Whilst there is a God to give,
And a sinner to receive.

7 When I go to heaven's store,
Asking for a little more;
Joseph gives a double share,
Calling me a gleaner there.

8 Then I go rejoicing home,
From the banquet of perfume;
Gleaning manna on the road,
Dropping from the mouth of God.

9 Heaven's here, and heaven's there,
Comfort flowing every where,
This I boldly can attest,
That my soul hath got a taste,

Text Information

• First Line: Come and taste along with me
• Title: Invitation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1802
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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