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The Dies Iræ.
67
DR. JOHNSON.
1.
DAY of wrath, that day of burning!
Earth ſhall end, to aſhes turning:
Thus ſing Saint and Seer diſcerning.
2.
Ah, the dread beyond expreſſion
When the Judge in awful ſeſſion
Searcheth out the world's tranſgreſſion!
3.
Then is heard a ſound of wonder:
Mighty blaſts of trumpet-thunder
Rend the ſepulchers aſunder.