SONG XIII. The Danger of Delay.

SONG XIII.

The Danger of Delay.

I.

WHY should I say, "'Tis yet too soon " To seek for Heaven, or think of Death? " A Flow'r may fade before 'tis Noon, And I this Day may lose my Breath.

II.

If this rebellious Heart of mine Despise the gracious Calls of Heav'n, I may be harden'd in my Sin, And never have Repentance giv'n.

III.

What if the LORD grow wrath and swear, While I refuse to read and pray, That he'll refuse to lend an Ear To all my Grones another Day?

IV.

What if his dreadful Anger burn, While I refuse his offer'd Grace, And all his Love to Fury turn, And strike me dead upon the Place?

V.

'Tis dang'rous to provoke a GOD! His Pow'r and Veng'ance none can tell; One Stroke of his Almighty Rod Shall send young Sinners quick to Hell.

VI.

Then 'twill for ever be in vain, To cry for Pardon and for Grace: To wish I had my Time again, Or hope to see my Maker's Face.