The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
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LXXX. THE DEATH-BED.
Full of deep learning is the bed of death!When this lov'd world is fading from the sense,
And the soul feels the body's impotence;
And things, which lurk'd disguis'd, self-love beneath,
Take their own shape; and what remains of breath
Is spent in pray'r, and sighs of penitence
For life's misdoings; and the next step hence
Leads to the demon's flames, or angel's wreath:—
Who would not then the paths of sin disclaim?—
Who would not then to God for mercy fly,
And plead the bulwark of a Saviour's name?—
O, on that name in health may I rely;
On that my faith, by that my practice, frame;
And live to Christ, that I in Christ may die!
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