Ye who in former days

Verse 1

Ye, who in former days, Were found at Zion's gate; Who walk'd awhile in wisdom's ways, And told your happy state;

Verse 2

But now to sin draw back, And love again to stray, The narrow path of life forsake, And choose the beaten way;

Verse 3

Think not your names above Are written with the saints; The promise of eternal love Is his who never faints.

Verse 4

Your transient joy and peace Your deeper doom have seal'd, Unless you wake to righteousness, Ere judgment is reveal'd.