Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#294

294. And am I born to die?

1 And am I born to die?
To lay this body down?
And must my trembling spirit fly
Into a world unknown?

2 Soon as from earth I go,
What will become of me?
Eternal happiness or woe
Must then my portion be!

3 Waked by the trumpet's sound,
I from my grave shall rise,
And see the Judge, with glory crown'd,
And see the flaming skies.

4 How shall I leave my tomb?
With triumph or regret?
A fearful or a joyful doom,
A curse or blessing meet?

5 O Thou that wouldst not have
One wretched sinner die,
Who diedst thyself, my soul to save
From endless misery.

6 Show me the way to shun
Thy dreadful wrath severe,
That when Thou comest on Thy throne,
I may with joy appear.

Text Information

• First Line: And am I born to die?
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Gospel Call; Frailty of Man; Gospel: the call of; Life: Solemnity of; Man: frailty of; Importance of salvation of the Soul
• Notes: Author from index: C. Wesley

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