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THE WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER DOCK
SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE
Part II, Number 15
Two Edifying Hymns, which the Godfearing Christopher Dock (schoolmaster on the Skippack) has left to his pupils and all others that read them, for contemplation.
Tune: Who Only Letteth God Command; or to the following notes:
(Meter and Rhyme like “Dying Song.”)
| 1. |
| The thread of my life runs to an end, |
| My pilgrimage is soon over; |
| Lord, send me an angel |
| To guide me to the heavenly Canaan. |
| Who stands beside me at the rudder |
| When I ride through the final storm? |
| 2. |
| That my little boat may pass |
| Straight through the waves of death's anguish, |
| To Canaan, and my soul may look |
| Intent upon her guiding star, |
| Upon my Savior, Jesus Christ, who |
| In death still my life shall be. |
| 3. |
| O Lord, my God, this is my prayer, |
| Look not upon my righteousness. |
| I hope that Thou wilt keep me |
| By Thy grace and mercy. |
| For our own righteousness is |
| Before Thee as a filthy rag. |
