1 When Paul was parted from his friends,
It was a weeping day;
But Jesus made them all amends,
And wip'd their tears away.
2 In heaven they met again with joy
(secure no more to part)
Where praises every tongue employ,
And pleasure fills each heart.
3 Thus all the preachers of his grace
Their children soon shall meet;
Together see their Savior's face,
And worship at his feet.
4 But they who heard the word in vain,
Tho' oft and plainly warn'd;
Will tremble when they meet again,
The ministers they scorn'd.
5 On your own heads you blood will fall
If any perish here;
The preachers who have told you all
Shall stand approv'd and clear.
6 Yet, Lord to save themselves alone,
Is not their utmost view;
O! hear their prayer, thy message own,
And save their hearers too.
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First Line: | When Paul was parted from his friends |
Title: | At a minister's leaving his people—Paul's farewell charge |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1792 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | The Church; Ministers: Leaving a people |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |