Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LXVIII

I.LXVIII. The banquet of Love

1 Behold the Rose of Sharon here,
The Lily which the vallies bear;
Behold the Tree of Life, that gives
Refreshing fruit and healing leaves.

2 Amongst the thorns so lilies shine,
Amongst wild gourds the noble vine;
So in mine eyes my Saviour proves,
Amidst a thousand meaner loves.

3 Beneath his cooling shade I sat,
To shield me from the burning heat;
Of heav'nly fruit he spreads a feast,
To feed mine eyes and please my taste.

4 [Kindly he brought me to the place
Where stands the banquet of his grace;
He saw me faint, and o'er my head
The banner of his love he spread.

5 With living bread and gen'rous wine,
He cheers this sinking heart of mine;
And op'ning his own heart to me,
He shows his thoughts how kind they be.]

6 O never let my Lord depart;
Lie down and rest upon my heart;
I charge my sins not once to move,
Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my love.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Rose of Sharon here
• Title: The banquet of Love
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 2:1-4
  ;
  Song of Solomon 2:6-7

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