Wesley Corpus

Page 159 In holy services divine That we might all our strength employ, Might body, soul, and spirit join, And dance before the Lord for joy. "Michal despised him in her heart." II. Sam. vi. 16. Perhaps she thought, religion's law Might keep the vulgar herd in awe, But shall so great a man as he Forget his royal dignity? Shall David do so mean a thing, The soldier, statesman, and the king Lead up the superstitious croud, And play, and leap, and dance for God! "Michal said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day! David said, It was before the Lord." II. Sam. vi. 20, 21. Glorious indeed (tho' fools despise) In God's account and wisdom's eyes, The great, who lay their greatness by, In presence of the Lord most-high, Nor man regard, if God approve Th' expressions of their warmest love! "I will yet be more vile." II. Sam. vi. 22. Let heathen scorn and vilify The zealous servants of the Lord, More zealous, more determin'd I Hold fast the faith, and keep the word, Bolder confess my Saviour's name, And triumph in the glorious shame.45 "I will be base in mine own sight." II. Sam. vi. 22. Great in the field of battle, great The monarch on his judgment-seat His dread authority maintains, And conscious of his grandeur reigns: 45MS Judges reads "And glory in the sacred shame."