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The banqueting-house, or, A feast of fat things a divine poem, opening many sacred…The banquetting-house, or, A feast of fat things a divine poem, opening many sacred…
The banqueting-house, or, A feast of fat things a divine poem, opening many sacred Scripture mysteries ... / written by Benjamin Keach, author of War with the Devil.The banquetting-house, or, A feast of fat things a divine poem, opening many sacred Scripture mysteries ... / written by Benjamin Keach, author of War with the Devil.
London: printed by J.A. for H. Barnard, 1692
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
7 Gods wrath is o'er in Jesus Christ, If to him you do fly, You shall not bear eternal wrath, O then on him rely.
7 Gods wrath is o're in Jesus Christ, If to him you do flye, You shall not bear eternal wrath, O then on him rely.
8 Among the gods, O Lord, is none With thee to be compared, Thou peace extends, O holy One, The like hath not been heard.
8 Among the gods, O Lord, is none With thee to be compar'd, Thou peace extends, O holy One, The like hath not been heard.
The second Part. 1 Nay more than this, Christ comes to treat About a Marriage too: His love to Sinners, O 'tis great, For he makes known to you 2 That glorious, high and blessed design Of the Great God above, Which is to take that soul of thine Into contract of love. 3 Behold the mighty Prince of Peace, Whose glories does excel; He looks on you, and loves you so, That he with you would dwell. 4 O cast your eyes on him with speed, Come Virgins fall in love, Don't take another in his stead, Whose 'ffections in him move ⟨p. 105⟩5 Towards such souls as yours, alas, Though ne'er so vile within; If once this thing does come to pass, He'll take away your sin. 6 Then look to him by Faith and Prayer, O cast a single eye, And close with him this very day, He with you will comply. 7 Now let's sing and praise the Lord, Who did Christ Jesus send, To proclaim peace, and love afford, Praise him world without end.
The second Part. 1 Nay more than this, Christ comes to treat About a Marriage too: His love to Sinners, O 'tis great, For he makes known to you 2 That glorious, high and bless'd design Of the Great God above, Which is to take that soul of thine Into contract of love. 3 Behold the mighty Prince of Peace, Whose glories does excell; He looks on you, and loves you so, That he with you would dwell. 4 O cast your eyes on him with speed, Come Virgins fall in love, Don't take another in his stead, Whose 'ffections in him move