XXXV. Love to Enemies; or, the Love of Christ to Sinners typified in David

1 Behold the love, the generous love,
That holy David shows;
Behold his kind compassion move
For his afflicted foes!

2 When they are sick, his soul complains,
And seems to feel the smart;
The spirit of the gospel reigns,
And melts his pious heart.

3 How did his flowing tears condole
As for a brother dead!
And fasting mortify'd his soul,
While for their life he pray'd.

4 They groan'd, and curs'd him on their bed,
Yet still he pleads and mourns;
And double blessings on his head
The righteous GOD returns.

5 Oh glorious type of heavenly grace!
Thus Christ the Lord appears;
While sinners curse, their Saviour prays,
And pities them with tears.

6 He, the true David, Israel’s king,
Blest and belov'd of GOD,
To save us rebels dead in sin
Paid his own dearest blood.

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First Line: Behold the love, the generous love
Title: Love to Enemies; or, the Love of Christ to Sinners typified in David
Language: English
Publication Date: 1785
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