Remember Us, we Pray Thee, Lord by John Newton
The work is a prayerful meditation invoking divine remembrance and salvation. It appeals for God’s compassionate presence on behalf of those who honor His holy name, asking that believers be encompassed by the promise of eternal life prepared for them. The verses request a revealing of God’s immense saving power, desiring that His sacred love be experienced tangibly. In doing so, the text envisions a transformation whereby the faithful not only feel the warmth of divine affection but also partake in the joyous, triumphant celebration of being His people. The language is solemn and formal, employing structured, poetic lines to evoke a sense of reverence and earnest supplication. The overall sentiment is one of hopeful yearning for God’s salvific touch, encouraging believers to see themselves as part of a larger spiritual community united by the promise of redemption and eternal bliss.
By John Newton · First published 1779 · Genre: Hymn, Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature · 84 words
First lines
I: Remember us, we pray thee, Lord, / With those who love thy gracious name; / And to our souls that good afford / Thy promise has prepared for them.
II: To us thy great salvation show, / Give us a taste of love divine; / That we thy people's joy may know, / And in their holy triumph join.
Genres
- Hymn — The work is structured as a liturgical prayer set in verse, typical of hymn writing.
- Religious Poetry — The language and imagery evoke the style of devotional and spiritual poetry.
- Spiritual Literature — Themes of divine love, salvation, and spiritual longing underline its focus on the transcendent.
- Devotional Literature — The text is used in worship and personal prayer, characteristic of devotional pieces.
Tags
Spiritual · Christianity · Prayer · Worship · Devotional · Hymnody · Faith · Grace · Mercy · Salvation · Piety · Inspiration
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Newton
- Date: 1779 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Hymn, Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Devotional Literature, Christian Literature
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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