Divine Songs for the Use of Children (1847)/XI. Heaven and Hell

by Isaac Watts

XI.—Heaven and Hell.

1There is beyond the sky,
 a heaven of joy and love;
And holy children when they die,
 go to that world above.

2There is a dreadful hell,
 and everlasting pains,
Where sinners must with devils dwell,
 in darkness, fire, and chains.

3Can such a wretch as I
 escape this cursed end?
And may I hope whene'er I die,
 I shall to heaven ascend?

4Then will I read and pray,
 while I have life and breath,
Lest I should be cut off to-day,
 and sent t' eternal death.

 

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