And our most secret actions lie 2 There's not a sin that we commit, 3 And must the crimes that I have done 4 Lord, at thy feet asham'd I lie; Pardon my sins before I die, 5 Remember all the dying pains And let his blood wash out my stains, 6 Oh, may I now for ever fear Since the great God can see and hear, SOLEMN THOUGHTS OF GOD AND DEATH. 1 THERE is a God that reigns above, And with my lips I sing his praise. 3 There is a gospel of rich grace, Whence sinners all their comforts draw: 4 There is an hour when I must die, 2 Let me improve the hours I have, 1 SONG XI. HEAVEN AND HELL. THERE is beyond the sky And holy children when they die, Go to that world above. 2 And everlasting pains; Where sinners must with devils dwell In darkness, fire, and chains. C 3 4 Can such a wretch as I Escape this cursed end? And may I hope whene'er I die, Then will I read and pray, THE ADVANTAGES OF EARLY RELIGION. 1 HAPPY the child, whose youngest years Receive instructions well; Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell. 2 When we devote our youth to God, A flow'r when offer'd in the bud, 3 'Tis easier work if we begin While sinners that grow old in sin, 4 'Twill save us from a thousand snares, 5 To thee, Almighty God, to thee, 'Twill please us to look back and see, That our whole lives were thine. 6 Let the sweet work of pray'r and praise Employ my youngest breath; Thus I'm prepar'd for longer days, |