3 The law a fiery language speaks,
His danger he perceives ;
Like Satan, who his ruin seeks,
He trembles and believes.
4 But when the sky serene appears,
And thunders roll no more,
He soon forgets his vows and fears.
Just as he did before.
5 But whither shall the sinner flee
When nature s mighty frame,
The pond rous earth and air and sea,
Shall all dissolve in flame ?
6 Amazing day! It comes apace!
The Judge is hasting down !
Will sinners bear to see his face,
Or stand before his frown ?
7 Lord, let thy mercy find a way
To touch each stubborn heart,
That they may never hear thee say,
" Ye cursed ones, depart!"
8 Believers, you may well rejoice !
The thunder s loudest strains
Should be to you a welcome voice,
That tells you, " Jesus reigns !"
84.
Lightning in the Night.
1 A GLANCE from heav n with sweet effect,
Sometimes my pensive spirit cheers ;
But, ere I can my thoughts collect,
As suddenly it disappears.
2 So lightning in the gloom of night
Affords a momentary day ;
Disclosing objects full in sight,
Which, soon as seen, are snatch d away,
3 Ah ! what avail these pleasing scenes !
They do but aggravate my pain ;
