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CLV. Christ's admonition to Peter under approaching trials, and intercession for him

1 How keen the tempter's malice is!
How artful, and how great!
Tho' not one grain shall be destroyed,
Yet will he sift the wheat.

2 But God can all his power control,
And gather in his chain;
And, where he seems to triumph most,
The captive soul regain.

3 There is a shepherd kind and strong,
Still watchful for his sheep;
Nor shall the infernal lion rend,
Whom he vouchsafes to keep.

4 Blest Jesus, intercede for us,
That we may fall not more,
O raise us when we prostrate lie,
And comfort lost restore,

5 The secret energy impart,
That faith may never fail;
But, 'midst whole showers of fiery darts,
That temper'd shield prevail.

6 Secur'd ourselves by grace divine,
We'll guard our brethren too;
And, taught their frailty by our own,
Our care of them renew.

Text Information

• First Line: How keen the tempter's malice is!
• Title: Christ's admonition to Peter under approaching trials, and intercession for him
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Luke 22:31-32
  ;
  Deuteronomy 34:5
• Topic: The Intercession of Christ; Intercession of Christ: For Peter; Peter: Admonished by Christ; Christ's intercession of the tempted

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