The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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SONG 13. The Danger of Delay.
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Why should I say, ‘'Tis yet too soon‘To seek for heav'n, or think of death?’
A flow'r may fade before 'tis noon,
And I this day may lose my breath.
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If this rebellious heart of mineDespise the gracious calls of heav'n;
I may be harden'd in my sin,
And never have repentance giv'n.
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What if the Lord grow wroth and swearWhile I refuse to read and pray,
That he'll refuse to lend an ear
To all my groans another day!
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What if his dreadful anger burn,While I refuse his offer'd grace,
And all his love to fury turn,
And strike me dead upon the place!
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'Tis dang'rous to provoke a God!His pow'r and vengeance none can tell;
One stroke of his almighty rod
Shall send young sinners quick to hell.
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Then 'twill for ever be in vainTo cry for pardon and for grace;
To wish I had my time again,
Or hope to see my Maker's face.
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