336 L. M. The dead and the living. WHERE are the dead?--In heaven or hell Their disembodied spirits dwell; Their perish'd forms, in bonds of clay, 2 Where are the living ?-On the ground The mortal makes the' immortal man. 337 Warnings from the grave. C. M. ENEATH our feet, and o'er our head, BIs equal warning given; Beneath us lie the countless dead,— 2 Death rides on every passing breeze, Each season has its own disease,— 3 Our eyes have seen the rosy light 4 Our eyes have seen the steps of age And shall earth still our hearts engage, 5 Turn, mortal, turn; thy danger know: The earth rings hollow from below, 6 Turn, mortal, turn; thy soul apply 338 VAIN Sin kills beyond the tomb. C. M. AIN man, thy fond pursuits forbear; Death, at the farthest, can't be far: 2 Reflect, thou hast a soul to save; 3 Death enters, and there's no defence; 4 Thy flesh (perhaps thy greatest care) Shall into dust consume; But, ah! destruction stops not there 339 Fear of hell. C. M. TERRIBLE thought! shall I alone, Of all, alas! whom I have known, 2 While all my old companions dear, 3 Shall I, amidst a ghastly band, 4 Ah! no;-I still may turn and live, 5 I will accept his offers now- 6 I will improve what I receive, 340 6th P. M. 6 lines 7s. What sin hath done. HBreak, by Jesus' cross subdued; EARTS of stone, relent, relent ! Stain'd and cover'd with his blood! Sinful soul, what hast thou done? Crucified the' eternal Son. 2 Yes, thy sins have done the deed; Driven the nails that fix'd him there; Crown'd with thorns his sacred head; Plunged into his side the spear; Made his soul a sacrifice, While for sinful man he dies. 3 Wilt thou let him bleed in vain? Still to death thy Lord pursue ? Open all his wounds again, And the shameful cross renew? No; with all my sins I'll part; Saviour, take my broken heart. 341 INVITING. 8th P. M. 87, 87, 47. The invitation. OME, ye sinners, poor and needy, COM Jesus ready stands to save you, He is willing: doubt no more. 2 Now, ye needy, come and welcome; God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance,— Every grace that brings you nigh,- Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 3 Let not conscience make you linger; If 'Tis the Spirit's glimm'ring beam. 4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, Sinners Jesus came to call. 5 Agonizing in the garden, Sinners, will not this suffice? 6 Lo! the' incarnate God, ascending, Can do helpless sinners good. 7 Saints and angels, join'd in concert, Sinners here may do the same. 342 JES He waiteth to be gracious. ESUS, Redeemer of mankind, Display thy saving power; Thy mercy let the sinner find, And know his gracious hour. C. M. 2 Who thee beneath their feet have trod, Touch with thine all-victorious blood, 3 Open their eyes thy cross to see,- 4 All the day long he meekly stands, His rebels to receive; And shows his wounds, and spreads his hands, And bids you turn and live. 5 Turn, and your sins of deepest dye He will with blood efface; E'en now he waits the blood to' apply;- |