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THE WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER DOCK
DYING SONG
Tune: Who Letteth Only God Command.
| 1. |
| O, come here, ye children of men! |
| O come and see the nothingness, |
| The vanity of proud sinners |
| And their life's emptiness. |
| For all, all that ye see |
| Bears the inscription: it perisheth! |
| 2. |
| I lie here on my death bed, |
| Quite infected by the poison of sin. |
| My spirit knows no resting place |
| That the dear Hand has given me |
| Save only the name Jesus Christ, |
| Who also in death is my life! |
| 3. |
| My earthly life is over |
| And my days are passed. |
| The short pilgrimage is ended; |
| It is my time to die. |
| But I am glad, Lord Jesus Christ, |
| That Thou art with me. |
| 4. |
| I have by God's rich grace |
| Long ago said Good-night to the world, |
| And on the narrow path of Jesus |
| Sought true peace of spirit. |
| But I have not done what was useful, |
| And used far too little seriousness. |
