Here is an old hymn by John Kent that some of you might enjoy. It has some beautiful imagery. Perhaps it will be a little too "deterministic" to suit some, but I hope it will be a blessing to somebody.
There is a period known to God
When all his sheep redeemed by blood;
Shall leave the hateful ways of sin
Turn to the fold, and enter in.
At peace with hell, with God at war
In sin's dark maze they wander far;
Indulge their lusts and still go on
As far from God as sheep can run.
But see how heav'n's indulgent care
Attends their wand'rings here and there;
Still near at hand, where'er they stray
With piercing thorns to hedge their way.
Glory to God--they ne'er shall rove
Beyond the limits of His love;
Fenced with Jehovah's shalls and wills
Firm as the everlasting hills.
Th' appointed time rolls on apace
Not to promise, but call by grace;
To change the heart, renew the will
And turn their feet to Zion's hill.
Wow!
1 comment:
I am familiar with some of Kent's hymns, because Gadsby and Spurgeon & the Metropolitan Tabernacle included several of them in their hymn books (which I have). I am not familiar with Kent the person, but found this short sketch from Julian on the Stem Publishing website.
It also has a link to two more of his hymns. Another of his hymns is found here (Founders.org).
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