Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.XC

I.XC. Youth and judgment

1 Lo, the young tribes of Adam rise,
And thro' all nature rove
Fulfil the wishes of their eyes,
And taste the joys they love.

2 They give a loose to wild desires;
But let the sinners know,
The strict account that God requires
Of all the works they do.

3 The judge prepares his throne on high,
The frighted earth and seas
Avoid the fury of his eye,
And flee before his face.

4 How shall I bear that dreadful day,
And stand the fi'ry test?
I give all mortal joys away,
To be for ever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Lo, the young tribes of Adam rise
• Title: Youth and judgment
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Ecclesiastes 11:9

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