Wesley Corpus

Page 321 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee." Isa. xxvi. 3. Jesus, my faith increase, And multiply my peace, And when I always prove The sweetness of thy love, And when I always trust thy power, My sin shall trouble me no more. "With my soul have I desired thee in the night." Isa. xxvi. 9. Thro' many a night of distress My soul has its Saviour pursued, And pin'd for a taste of his grace, And long'd for a drop of his blood; And still heavy-laden and faint I look for my Lord from above, To bring me the comfort I want, The rest of assurance and love. "With my spirit within me will I seek thee early." Isa. xxvi. 9. Great author of all my desires, Thy beauty I languish to see, My vehement spirit aspires, And gasps to be happy in thee! Thee early and late I pursue, 'Till caught to the mansions of light My Jesus unclouded I view, And heaven enjoy in the sight. "Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness." Isa. xxvi. 10. With thy benefits surrounded I bewail my stubborn will; Sin alas hath more abounded, Keeps me all unrighteous still: Page 322 Lord, in vain thou shew'st me favour; That I may obedient prove, Shew my heart a present Saviour; All my heart shall then be love. "They poured out a prayer, when thy chastening was upon them." Isa. xxvi. 16. Chastis'd by my God I pour, out a prayer, Compell'd by the rod My wants to declare: To pray without ceasing O could I attain, I'd welcome the blessing Of permanent pain. "I will water it every moment." Isa. xxvii. 3. This moment I thy truth confess, This moment I receive The heavenly gift, the dew of grace, And by thy mercy live: The next, and every moment, Lord, On me thy Spirit pour, And bless me, who believe thy word, With that last glorious shower. "Whom shall he teach knowledge? Them that are weaned." Isa. xxviii. 9. Lord, that I may learn of thee, Give me true simplicity, Wean my soul, and keep it low, Willing thee alone to know; Let me cast myself aside All that feeds my knowing pride, Not to man, but God submit, Lay my reasonings at thy feet: