English poem
Cxcii. [157]
by Michael Wigglesworth (1631–1705)
And by and by the flaming Sky shall drop like molten Lead About their ears, t’ increase their fears, and aggravate their dread. To Angel’s good that ever stood in their integrity, Should they betake themselves, and make their suit incessantly?
CXCIII.
They’ve neither skill, nor do they will to work them any ease; They will not mourn to see them burn, nor beg for their release. To wicked men, their bretheren in sin and wickedness, Should they make moan? Their case is one; they’re in the same distress.