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