Versos English Michael Wigglesworth Ccvi. [166]

English poem

Ccvi. [166]

by (1631–1705)

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That word “Depart” maugre their heart,   It is put in drives every wicked one, With mighty pow’r, the self-same hour,   far from the Judge’s Throne. Away they’re chas’d by the strong blast   of his Death-threat’ning mouth; They flee full fast, as if in haste,   although they be full loath.