XXXVI | Appendix, Containing a Number of Hymns Taken Chiefly from Dr. Watts's Scriptural Collection#XXXVII | XXXVIII |
1 In vain the wealthy Mortals toil,
And heap their shining Dust in vain,
Look down and scorn the humble Poor,
And boast their lofty Hills of Gain.
2 Their golden Cordials cannot ease
Their pained Hearts or acking Heads,
Nor fright nor bribe approaching Death
From glittering Roofs and downy Beds.
3 The ling'ring the unwilling Soul
The dismal Summons must obey,
And bid a long, a sad Farewell
To the pale Lump of lifeless Clay.
4 Thence they are huddled to the Grave,
Where Kings and Slaves have equal Thrones,
Their Bones without Distinction lie
Amongst the Heap of meaner Bones.
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First Line: | In vain the wealthy Mortals toil |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1765 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |