English poem
The obstinate Sinner alarmed. Proverbs xxix. 1
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Now let the Sons of Belial hear The Thunders of the LORD; Unfold their long rebellious Ear, And tremble at his Word.
Now let the Iron-Sinew bow, And take his easy Yoke; Lest sudden Vengeance lay it low, By one resistless Stroke.
Tho' yet the great Physician wait, And healing Balm be found; One Hour may seal their endless Fate, And fix a deadly Wound.
Swift may thy Mercy, LORD, arise, E'er Justice stop their Breath; And lighten these deluded Eyes, That sleep the Sleep of Death.
More by Philip Doddridge
- The Meek beautified with Salvation. Psalm cxlix. 4
- The Mutability of the Creation, and the Immutability of GOD. Psalm cii. 25-28
- The Nativity of Christ. Luke ii. 10-12
- The near Approach of Salvation, an Engagement to Diligence and Love. Rom. xiii. 11
- The Paralytick at Bethesda. John v. 6
- The peaceful State of the Soul, that trusteth in GOD. Isaiah xxvi. 3
- The Penitent brought back from Pit. Job xxxiii. 27. 28
- The Pillar in GOD's heavenly Temple with its Inseription. Rev. iii. 12