CCLXII. Youth and Judgment

1 Lo! the young tribes of Adam rise,
And through all nature rove,
Fulfil the wishes of their eyes,
And taste the joys they love.

2 They give a loose to wild desires;
But let the sinners know
The strict account that God requires
Of all the works they do.

3 The Judge prepares his throne on high,
The frighted earth and seas
Avoid the fury of his eye,
And flee before his face.

4 How shall I bear that dreadful day,
And stand the fiery test!
I give all mortal joys away,
To be forever blest.

Text Information
First Line: Lo! the young tribes of Adam rise
Title: Youth and Judgment
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1799
Topic: Youth: And judgment
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