The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase · Chapter 30An Hymn
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1 When rising from the bed of death, O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear, I see my Maker face to face; O how shall I appear!
2 If yet, while pardon may be found, And mercy may be sought, My heart with inward horror shrinks, And trembles at the thought:
3 When thou, O Lord, shalt stand disclos'd In majesty severe, And sit in judgment on my soul; O how shall I appear!
4 But thou hast told the troubled soul, Who does her sins lament, The timely tribute of her tears Shall endless woe prevent.
5 Then see the sorrows of my heart, Ere yet it be too late; And add my Saviour's dying groans, To give those sorrows weight.
6 For never shall my soul despair Her pardon to procure, Who knows thy only Son has died To make that pardon sure.