English poem
GOD's Command to all Men to repent. Acts xvii. 30
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Repent, the Voice celestial cries, Nor longer dare delay: The Wretch that scorns the Mandate dies, And meets a fiery Day.
No more the sov'reign Eye of GOD O'erlooks the Crimes of Men; His Heralds are dispatch'd abroad To warn the World of Sin.
The Summons reach thro' all the Earth; Let Earth attend and fear: Listen, ye Men of royal Birth, And let their Vassals hear.
Together in his Presence bow, And all your Guilt confess; Accept the offer'd Saviour now, Nor trifle with the Grace.
Bow, e'er the awful Trumpet sound, And call you to his Bar; For Mercy knows th' appointed Bound, And turns to Vengeance there.
Amazing Love, that yet will call, And yet prolong our Days! Our Hearts subdu'd by Goodness fall, And weep, and love, and praise.
More by Philip Doddridge
- GOD waiting to be gracious. Isaiah xxx. 18
- GOD's afflicted Poor trusting in his Name. Zephaniah iii. 12
- GOD'S Captives released; applied to spiritual Deliverances. Isaiah li. 14, 15
- GOD's Care a Remedy for ours. 1 Pet. v. 7
- GOD's Complacency in his Thoughts of Peace towards his People. Jerem. xxix. 11
- GOD'S Complacency in the Prosperity of his Servants. Psalm xxxv. 27
- GOD's Condescension in becoming the Shepherd of Men. Ezek. xxxiv. 31
- GOD's Controversy by Fire. Amos iv. 11