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Celestial Watering

John Newton (1779) • English

Primary Scripture: Job 29:23

Verse 1

Saviour! visit Thy plantation; Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain; All will come to desolation, Unless Thou return again.

Verse 2

Keep no longer at a distance-- Shine upon us from on high, Lest, for want of Thine assistance, Every plant should droop and die.

Verse 3

Let our mutual love be fervent, Make us prevalent in prayers; Let each one, esteemed Thy servant, Shun the world's enticing snares.

Verse 4

Break the tempter's fatal power; Turn the stony heart to flesh; And begin from this good hour, To revive Thy work afresh.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • job 29:23

Reference 2

  • psalms 68:9

Reference 3

  • psalms 85:6

Reference 4

  • psalms 127:1

Reference 5

  • song-of-solomon 4:16

Reference 6

  • hosea 6:1-3

Reference 7

  • hosea 10:12

Reference 8

  • hosea 14:5

Reference 9

  • habakkuk 3:2

Reference 10

  • zechariah 10:1