Wesley Corpus

Page 129 "Then the devil leaveth him." Matt. iv. 11. Lost by the first, the second man Jehovah did the fight regain, Single he foil'd our hellish foe, Who fled t' escape the deadly blow, Nor could the serpent save his head, Forever crush'd when Jesus bled! "Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt. iv. 17. Jehovah from Jehovah sent Calls to a sinful world, Repent! His mercy's powerful motive this, Repent, and gain eternal bliss, Repent, and take the blessing given, The kingdom, and the King of heaven. "I will make you fishers of men." Matt. iv. 19. Fishers of men 'tis thine to make; O for thy truth and mercy sake Instruct, whom thou dost call, To cast the net on the right side, And tell mankind that thou hast died And purchas'd life for all. "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matt. v. 3. Jesus, on me the want bestow, Which all who feel shall surely know Their sins on earth forgiven; Give me to prove the kingdom mine, And taste in holiness divine The happiness of heaven. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matt. v. 4. Turn, into flesh the stony turn; And while for thee alone I mourn,