The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6946

6946. Terrible Thought! Shall I Alone

1. Terrible thought! shall I alone—
Who may be saved—Shall I
Of all, alas! whom I have known,
Through sin for ever die?

2. While all my old companions dear,
With whom I once did live,
Joyful at God’s right hand appear,
A blessing to receive.

3. Shall I, amidst a ghastly band,
Dragged to the judgment seat,
Far on the left with horror stand,
My fearful doom to meet?

4. Ah, no! I still may turn and live,
For still His wrath delays;
He now vouchsafes a kind reprieve,
And offers me His grace.

5. I will accept His offers now,
From every sin depart,
Perform my oft-repeated vow
And render Him my heart.

6. I will improve what I receive,
The grace through Jesus giv’n;
Sure, if with God on earth I live,
To live with Him in Heav’n.

Text Information

• First Line: Terrible thought! shall I alone
• Title: Terrible Thought! Shall I Alone
• Author: Charles Wesley (1763)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns for Children, 1763
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: WALSALL, attributed to Henry Purcell, 1658-1695

Tune Information

• Name: BANGOR
• Composer: William Tans'ur (1734)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 53215 17655 57654
• Key: c minor
• Copyright: Public Domain