A Selection of Hymns ‎#CDXVI

CDXVI. The Pastor's Wish for his People

1 My brethren from my heart belov'd,
Whose welfare fills my daily care
My present joy, my future crown,
The word of exhortation hear.

2 Stand fast upon the solid rock,
Of the redeemer's righteousness,
Adorn the gospel with your lives,
And practice what your lips profess.

3 With pleasure meditate the hour,
When he, descending from the skies,
Shall bid your bodies, mean and vile
In his all-glorious Image rise.

4 Glory in his dear, honor'd name,
To him inviolably cleave:
Your all he purchas'd by his blood,
Nor let him less than all receive.

5 Such is your pastor's faithful charge,
Whose soul desires not yours, but you,
O may he at the Lord's right-hand,
Himself and all his people view.

Text Information

• First Line: My brethren from my heart belov'd
• Title: The Pastor's Wish for his People
• Author: Dr. Gibbons (1782)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Philippians 4:1
• Topic: The Church; Prayer for Ministers; Pastor: His prayer for his people

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