The Judgment of Hypocrites

Verse 1

When Christ to judgment shall descend, And saints surround their Lord, He calls the nations to attend, And hear his awful word.

Verse 2

“Not for the want of bullocks slain Will I the world reprove; Altars and rites, and forms are vain, Without the fire of love.

Verse 3

And what have hypocrites to do To bring their sacrifice? They call my statutes just and true, But deal in theft and lies.

Verse 4

Could you expect to ’scape my sight, And sin without control; But I shall bring your crimes to light, With anguish in your soul."

Verse 5

Consider ye, that slight the Lord, Before his wrath appear; If once you fall beneath his sword, There’s no deliv'rer there.