DLXXXI | A Selection of Hymns#DLXXXII | DLXXXIII |
Text: | The rich Man and Lazarus |
Author: | Dr. Doddridge |
1 In what confusion earth appears,
God's dearest children bath'd in tears;
While they, who heaven itself deride,
Riot in luxury and pride.
2 But patient let my soul attend,
And, ere I censure, view the end;
That end, how different, who can tell?
The wide extremes of heaven and hell.
3 See the red flames around him twine,
Who did in gold and purple shine!
Nor can his tongue one drop obtain
T' allay the scorching of his pain.
4 While round the saint, so poor below,
Full rivers of salvation flow;
On Abram's breast he leans his head,
And banquets on celestial bread.
5 Jesus, my Savior, let me share
The meanest of thy servant's fare;
May I at last approach to taste
The blessings of thy marriage-feast.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | In what confusion earth appears |
Title: | The rich Man and Lazarus |
Author: | Dr. Doddridge |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1792 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Hell; Hell and Heaven |