And am I born to die?

Verse 1

And am I born to die? To lay this body down? And must my trembling spirit fly Into a world unknown? A land of deepest shade, unpierced by human thought, The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot?

Verse 2

Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe Must then my portion be: Waked by the trumpet’s sound, I from my grave shall rise, And see the Judge, with glory crowned, And see the flaming skies!

Verse 3

Who can resolve the doubt That tears my anxious breast? Shall I be with the damned cast out, or numbered with the blest? I must from God be driven, Or with my Saviour dwell: Must come at His command to heaven, Or else depart to hell?

Verse 4

O, Those who wouldst not have One wretched sinner die: Who didst Thyself my soul to save From endless misery Show me the way to shun Thy dreadful wrath severe; That when Thou comest on Thy throne I may with joy repent. Amen.