Philip Doddridge quotes

Religion, in its most general view, is such a Sense of God in the soul, and such a conviction of our obligations to him, and of our dependence upon him, as shall engage us to make it our great care to conduct ourselves in a manner which we have reason to believe will be pleasing to him. (Philip Doddridge)
Hark, the glad sound! The Savior comes, The Savior promised long; Let every heart exult with joy, And every voice be song! View quote
Philip Doddridge
His goodness stands approved, Unchanged from day to day; I'll drop my burden at His feet, And bear a song away. View quote
Philip Doddridge
Awake, my soul! Stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. View quote
Philip Doddridge
Live while you live, the epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day; Live while you live the sacred preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies. Lord, in my views let both united be; I live to pleasure when I live to thee. View quote
Philip Doddridge
If nobody loves you, be sure it is your own fault. View quote
Philip Doddridge
Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait, Observant of the heavenly word, And watchful at his gate. View quote
Philip Doddridge
Dear Saviour! we are Thine, By everlasting bands; Our hearts, our souls, we would resign Entirely to Thy hands. View quote
Philip Doddridge
O God of Bethel! by whose hand Thy people still are fed, Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led. View quote
Philip Doddridge
Father of Peace, and God of love! We own Thy power to save, That power by which our Shepherd rose Victorious o'er the grave. View quote
Philip Doddridge