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The Horrors of the Second death

James Montgomery (1819) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 7:8-9

Verse 1

O where shall rest be found Rest for the weary soul? 'Twere vain the ocean's depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole.

Verse 2

Beyond this vale of tears There is a life above, Unmeasured by the flight of years; And all that life is love.

Verse 3

Thro' Christ, the Life, the Way, May we that life obtain; And thro' the merits of his blood, That endless glory gain.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 7:8-9

Reference 2

  • deuteronomy 12:9

Reference 3

  • deuteronomy 30:19

Reference 4

  • psalms 55:6

Reference 5

  • psalms 73

Reference 6

  • isaiah 48:22

Reference 7

  • isaiah 57:21

Reference 8

  • jeremiah 6:16

Reference 9

  • daniel 12:2

Reference 10

  • matthew 11:28-30
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