A47095:104
Zion in distress, or, The sad and lamentable complaint of Zion and her children…
Zion in distress, or, The sad and lamentable complaint of Zion and her children wherein are demonstrated the causes of her miserable calamities, and her faith in God ... : also showing the dreadful controversy God hath with the beast of Rome ...Zion in distress, or, The sad and lamentable complaint of Zion and her children wherein are demonstrated the causes of her miserable calamities, and her faith in God ... : also shewing the dreadful controversie God hath with the beast of Rome ...
London : Printed in the fatal year, 1666
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
XI. You who profess, And not possess, The Truth in Life and Power; Your state is bad, And will be sad, Before this day is over.
XI. You who profess, And not possess, The Truth in Life and Pow'r; Your state is bad, And will be sad, Before this day is o'er.
XII. What is the shell To the kernel, Or Chaff unto the Wheat? You husks do take, And do forsake Your Souls most precious meat.
XIII. 'Tis the last day; O, therefore pray, And faithful now abide, Unto the Lord, With one accord, And be on the Lambs side.
XIV. And have a care, You do not dare, In Babel to remain; For if you do, Then also know, With her you shall be slain.