DLXV. Death and judgment appointed to all

1 Heaven has confirm'd the great decree
That Adam's race must die:
One general ruin sweeps them down,
And low in dust they lie.

2 Ye living men, the tomb survey,
Where you must quickly dwell;
Hark how the awful summon's sounds
In ev'ry funeral knell!

3 Once you must die, and once for all
The solemn purport weigh;
For know, that heaven or hell are attend
On that important day.

4 Those eyes so long in darkness veil'd,
Must wake, the judge to see,
And every word, and every thought
Must pass his scrutiny.

5 O may I in the judge behold
My Savior and my Friend,
And, far beyond the reach of death,
With all his saints ascend.

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First Line: Heaven has confirm'd the great decree
Title: Death and judgment appointed to all
Author: Dr. Doddridge
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
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Topic: Death; Death: And judgment
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