A Pocket Hymn Book ‎#XVI

XVI. Terrible thought! shall I alone

1 Terrible thought! shall I alone,
Who may be sav'd, shall I,
Of all, alas! whom I have known
Through sin for ever die.

2 While all my old companions dear,
With whom I once did live,
Joyful at God’s right hand appear,
A blessing to receive.

3 Shall I amidst a ghastly band,
Dragg'd to the judgment seat,
Far on the left with horror stand,
My fearful doom to meet?

4 While they enjoy their Saviour's love,
Must I in torments dwell?
And howl (while they sing hymns above)
And blow the flames of hell.

5 Ah! no; I still may turn and live;
For still his wrath delays;
He now vouchsafes a kind reprieve,
And offers me his grace.

6 I will accept his offers now,
From ev'ry sin depart,
Perform my oft repeated vow,
And render him my heart.

7 I will improve what I receive,
The grace through Jesus given;
Sure if with God on earth I live,
To live with God in heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Terrible thought! shall I alone
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: Awakening and Inviting
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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