By A Collection of Hymns

      C.M.
      1 TERRIBLE thought! shall I alone,
      Who may be saved shall I
      Of all, alas! whom I have known,
      Through sin for ever die?

      2 While all my old companions dear,
      With whom I once did live,
      Joyful at God's right hand appear,
      A blessing to receive;

      3 Shall I - amidst a ghastly band,
      Dragged to the judgment-seat -
      Far on the left with horror stand,
      My fearful doom to meet?

      4 Ah, no! I still may turn and live,
      For still his wrath delays;
      He now vouchsafes a kind reprieve,
      And offers me his grace.

      5 I will accept his offers now,
      From every sin depart,
      Perform my oft-repeated vow
      And render him my heart.

      6 I will improve what I receive,
      The grace through Jesus given;
      Sure, if with God on earth I live,
      To live with him in heaven.