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Text:Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death

XVIIa. Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death

1 Arise, my gracious God,
And make the wicked flee:
They are but thy chastising rod
To drive thy saints to thee.

2 Behold the sinner dies,
His haughty words are vain;
Here in this life his pleasure lies,
And all beyond is pain.

3 Then let his pride advance,
And boast of all his store;
The LORD is my inheritance,
My soul can wish no more.

4 I shall behold the face
Of my forgiving God;
And stand complete in righteousness,
Wash'd in my Saviour's blood.

5 There's a new heaven begun
When I awake from death,
Drest in the likeness of thy Son,
And draw immortal breath.

Text Information
First Line: Arise, my gracious God
Title: Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death
Meter: Short Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1785
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Notes: Public Domain.
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