Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (Corr. and enl.) Lc. When Christ to judgement shall descend

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#Lc

Text:

The Judgement of Hypocrites

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

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.

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

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

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

Text Information
First Line:	When Christ to judgement shall descend
Title:	The Judgement of Hypocrites
Meter:	Common Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1785
Scripture:	Psalm 50:1 ; Psalm 50:5 ; Psalm 50:8 ; Psalm 50:16 ; Psalm 50:21-22
Notes:	Public Domain.