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Truly our fellowship is with the Father, etc.
1 John 1:3.
Our heavenly Father calls,
And Christ invites us near;
With both, our friendship shall be sweet,
And our communion dear.
2 God pities all our griefs:
He pardons every day;
Almighty to protect our souls,
And wise to guide our way.
3 How large his bounties are!
What various stores of good,
Diffused from our Redeemer’s hand,
And purchased with his blood!
4 Jesus, our living Head,
We bless thy faithful care;
Our Advocate before the throne,
And our forerunner there.
5 Here fix my roving heart!
Here wait my warmest love!
Till the communion be complete,
In nobler scenes above.
Doddridge.