95c. Canaan last through Unbelief; or, a Warning to delaying Sinners

1 Come, let our voices join to raise
A sacred song of solemn praise:
God is a sov'reign King; rehearse
His honour in exalted verse.

2 Come, let our souls address the Lord,
Who fram'd our natures with his word,
He is our Shepherd; we the sheep
His mercy chose, his pastures keep.

3 Come, let us hear his voice to-day,
The counsels of his love obey,
Nor let our harden'd hearts renew
The sins and plagues that Isra'l knew.

4 Isra'l, that saw his works of grace
Yet tempt their Maker to his face;
A faithless unbelieving brood,
That tir'd the patience of their God.

5 Thus saith the Lord, "How false they prove!
"Forget my pow'r, abuse my love;
"Since they despis'd my rest, I swear,
"Their feet shall never enter there."

6 [Look back, my soul, with holy dread,
And view those ancient rebels dead;
Attend the offer'd grace to-day,
Nor lose the blessings by delay.

7 Seize the kind promise while it waits,
And march to Sion’s heav'nly gates;
Believe and take the promis'd rest;
Obey, and be for ever blest.]

Text Information
First Line: Come let your voices join to raise
Title: Canaan last through Unbelief; or, a Warning to delaying Sinners
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
Scripture: ;
Notes: Now Public Domain.
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