University of Virginia Library

1396.

[What will it profit me to know]

That servant, which knew his lord's will, &c. —xii. 47.

What will it profit me to know,
That others know their sins forgiven,
And on to full perfection go,
And live on earth the life of heaven?
Unpardon'd if I still remain,
Nor serve my Lord with loving zeal,
My light will aggravate my pain,
And lead me to the darkest hell.