A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#174

174. Youth and Judgment

1 Ye sons of Adam, vain and young,
Indulge your eyes, indulge your tongue,
Taste the delights your souls desire,
And give a loose to all your fires;

2 Pursue the pleasures you design,
And cheer your hearts with songs and wine,
Enjoy the day of mirth; but know
There is a day of judgment, too.

3 God from on high records your thoughts,
His book records your secret faults,
The works of darkness you have done
Must all appear before the sun.

4 The vengeance to your follies due
Should strike your hearts with terror through.
How will ye stand before His face,
Or answer for his injur'd grace?

5 Almighty God, turn off their eyes
From these alluring vanities;
And let the thunder of thy word
Awake their souls to fear the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye sons of Adam, vain and young
• Title: Youth and Judgment
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Scripture:
  Ecclesiastes 11:9
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Gospel Call

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