Text:Fortitude
Author:Beddome

CXXVII. Fortitude

1 Sprinkled with reconciling blood,
I dare approach thy throne, O God!
Thy face no frowning aspect wears,
Thy hand no vengeful thunder bears!

2 Th' encircling rainbow, peaceful sign!
Doth with refulgent brightness shine;
And while my faith beholds it near,
I bid farewell to ev'ry fear.

3 Let me my grateful homage pay,
With courage sing, with fervor pray;
And tho' myself a wretch undone
Hope for acceptance thro' thy son—

4 Thy son, who on the accursed tree,
Expir'd to set the vilest free;
On this I build my only claim,
And all I ask is in his name.

Text Information
First Line: Sprinkled with reconciling blood
Title: Fortitude
Author: Beddome
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
Topic: Graces
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