58. Wandering Pilgrims. 1 WANDERING pilgrims, mourning Christians, Weak and tempted lambs of Who endure great tribulation, And with sin are sore distress'd; Christ hath sent me to invite you, To a rich and costly feast: Let not shame or pride prevent you, Come, the rich provision taste. 2 If you have a heart lamenting, And bemoan your wretched case, Come to Jesus Christ, repenting, He will give you gospel grace: If you want a heart to fear him, Love and serve him here below; With your troubles now draw near him, He the blessing will bestow. 3 If, like poor Bartimeus blinded, You bewail the want of sight, Cry to Jesus, son of David, He will give you gospel light: If no one appear to help you, All their efforts prove but talk: Jesus ready waits to heal you, He will bid you rise and walk. 4 If, like Peter, you are sinking In the sea of unbelief; Wait with patient, constant praying, Christ will grant you sweet relief. Are you weary, heavy laden? He will give you sweet repose; Bear his light and easy burden, He shall conquer all your foes. 5 He will give you grace and glory, All your wants shall be supplied: Canaan, Canaan, lies before you, Death shall not destroy your comRise, and cross the swelling tide. fort, Christ shall guide you through the gloom; Down he'll send an heavenly con |