Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON, by CATHERINE WINKWORTH


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I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON, by                    
First Line: I know a flower so sweet and fair
Last Line: In heaven at last we bless thee.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


I know a flower so sweet and fair,
There is no earthly blossom
With Sharon's rose that may compare;
Fain would I wear
Its fragrance in my bosom.

It is the true and living Word,
Whom God himself hath given
To be our guide, our light, our Lord,
In whom is stored
All hope for earth and heaven.

Hark! how He saith--"Come unto Me
Ye burdened and sadhearted;
Granted your heart's desire shall be,
And pardon free
To mourning souls imparted.

"This is My body that I give
For you in mercy broken;
Whate'er is mine with it receive,
If ye believe
And keep what I have spoken.

"This is My blood once shed for you,
Ye hearts, now faint and sinking;
Drink of My cup, and find anew
Fresh strength to do
My bidding without shrinking."

Ah, Lord, by Thy most bitter woes
We pray Thee ne'er forsake us;
Since Thou couldst even die for those
Who were Thy foes,
Thy children deign to make us.

And keep us ever close to Thee,
Give courage to confess Thee,
However dark the time may be,
Till safe and free
In heaven at last we bless Thee.





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