John Newton (1725-1807)

Jacob's Ladder

John Newton (1725-1807)

40 Verses Heavenly Assurance God's Promises

Verse 1

If the Lord our leader be,

Verse 2

We may follow without fear;

Verse 3

East or west, by land or sea,

Verse 4

Home, with him, is ev'ry where:

Verse 5

When from Esau Jacob fled,

Verse 6

Though his pillow was a stone,

Verse 7

And the ground his humble bed,\

Verse 8

Yet he was not left alone.

Verse 9

Kings are often waking kept,

Verse 10

Rack'd with cares on beds of state;

Verse 11

Never king like Jacob slept,

Verse 12

For he lay at heaven's gate:

Verse 13

Lo! he say a ladder rear'd,

Verse 14

Reaching to the heav'nly throne:

Verse 15

At the top the Lord appear'd,

Verse 16

Spake, and claim'd him for his own:

Verse 17

" Fear not, Jacob, thou art mine,

Verse 18

" And my presence with thee goes:

Verse 19

" On thy heart my love shall shine,

Verse 20

" And my arm subdue thy foes:

Verse 21

" From my promise comfort take,

Verse 22

" For my help in trouble call;

Verse 23

" Never will I thee forsake,

Verse 24

" Till I have accomplish'd all."

Verse 25

Well does Jacob's ladder suit

Verse 26

To the Gospel-throne of grace;

Verse 27

We are at the ladder's foot

Verse 28

Ev'ry hour, in ev'ry place:

Verse 29

By assuming flesh and blood,

Verse 30

Jesus, heav'n and earth unites;

Verse 31

We, by faith, ascend to God,

Verse 32

God to dwell with us delights.

Verse 33

They who know the Saviour's name,

Verse 34

Are for all events prepar'd;

Verse 35

What can changes do to them

Verse 36

Who have such a guide and guard:

Verse 37

Should they traverse earth around,

Verse 38

To the ladder still they come:

Verse 39

Ev'ry spot is holy ground,

Verse 40

God is there--and he's their home.

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