The Coalheaver's Scraps; A Present to His Venerable and Revered Brother Jenkins (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1809. Excerpt: ... A SPIRITUAL SEA VOYAGE. Ordain'd by Jehovah with Christ to embark On board the Free-grace, or the old Noah's Ark, 1 Which was launched at Eden to traverse the sea, And eame into harbour on purpose for me; I joysully enter'd, nor could I delay, When fo many ventur'd with raptures of joy. My captain was Jesus, and Mercy his mate; My labour was easy, my bounty was great. As foon as I boarded I viewed the ship, In wonder I cry'd, c She's the best of the fleet.' God's love was her mizen, likewise her main-sail; She was plank'd with falvation quite down to her keel. I went I went in her hold, and I viewed her there, Surpriz'd to behold such freedom from sear. Her ballast was weighty, and'strongly secur'd; Her burden was wealthy, and all was ensur'd. Her excellent metal is spiritual pray'r; Which always proves fatal when once brought to bear. Her bits I examin'd, and found diey were able; Her anchor was Good Hope, and Faith was her cable. Well stor'd with provisions, both tunnage and hold; Fair truth was her cordage, and pleafant to hawl I climbed aloft, and I rummag'd below, And found her well finish'd from buttock to bow. Each yard was a cross, made fast by a brace; Her head was a lion, with stars in their place i Her ballast is weighty, she never can heel; Her builder is God, and Election's her keel. I viewed her forecastle, likewise her waste, Her immutable shrowds, and omnipotent mast-t I handled her helm, and I viewed her keel; And fmil'd at her rudder, her tiller, and wheel. Her Her decks I examin'd, and found they were firm; And that great is the number who walk them in turn. The lowest Contrition, for that is its name--This deck held the wounded, the fick, and the lame. Blesled Adoption I found v as the next, And happy their station that on it are fixt....