Youth and Judgment

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

How shall I bear that dreadful day, And stand the fiery test? I give all mortal joys away, To be for ever blessed.