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THE WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER DOCK
DYING SONG
Tune: Who Letteth Only God Command.
1. |
O, come here, ye children of men! |
O come and see the nothingness, |
The vanity of proud sinners |
And their life's emptiness. |
For all, all that ye see |
Bears the inscription: it perisheth! |
2. |
I lie here on my death bed, |
Quite infected by the poison of sin. |
My spirit knows no resting place |
That the dear Hand has given me |
Save only the name Jesus Christ, |
Who also in death is my life! |
3. |
My earthly life is over |
And my days are passed. |
The short pilgrimage is ended; |
It is my time to die. |
But I am glad, Lord Jesus Christ, |
That Thou art with me. |
4. |
I have by God's rich grace |
Long ago said Good-night to the world, |
And on the narrow path of Jesus |
Sought true peace of spirit. |
But I have not done what was useful, |
And used far too little seriousness. |