Jehovah-Shammah. - Ezekiel xlviii.35.

As birds their infant brood protect,[1]
And spread their wings to shelter them,
Thus saith the Lord to his elect,
“So will I guard Jerusalem.”


And what then is Jerusalem,
This darling object of his care?
Where is its worth in God’s esteem?
Who built it, who inhabits there?


Jehovah founded it in blood,
The blood of his incarnate Son;
There dwell the saints, once foes to God,
The sinners whom he calls his own.


There, though besieged on every side,
Yet much beloved and guarded well,
From age to age they have defied
The utmost force of earth and hell.


Let earth repent, and hell despair,
This city has a sure defence;
Her name is call’d The Lord is there,
And who has power to drive him thence?

William Cowper

William Cowper

William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist known for his contributions to English literature and the Evangelical revival of the 18th century. He suffered from periods of severe depression and mental illness, which influenced much of his work. Despite his struggles, Cowper produced notable works including 'Olney Hymns' in collaboration with John Newton and 'The Task,' which gained considerable popularity. His poetry is often characterized by its introspective, religious, and sometimes melancholic themes.

William Cowper

English

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