A47607:2804
Zion in distressSion in distress
Zion in distress, or, The groans of the Protestant Church [sic]Sion in distress, or, The groans of the Protestant Chruch [sic]
London: printed by George Larkin for Enoch Prosser, 1681
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
IV. 'Tis not for Pleasures that are transitory, Which fill vain Fancies with a foolish Joy; But for some Glimpses of Diviner Glory, Which my transported Soul longs to enjoy. Can Riches, Honours, fading Pleasures give The things I want, whilst on the Earth I live?
V. The things that I am longing to receive, Most precious are; O let me humbly urge, That thou thy presence unto me wouldest give, My heart from sin that thou wouldst also purge. These are the things my never-ceasing Cry Petitions for; Lord grant them ere I die.
V. The things that I am longing to receive, Most precious are; O let me humbly urge, That thou thy presence unto me would'st give, My heart from sin that thou wouldst also purge. These are the things my never-ceasing Cry Petitions for; Lord grant them e'er I die.
VI. Thy presence does more consolate my heart, Then sweetest Honey, or the Honey-Comb: I will (with Mary) choose the better part: 'Tis Sin my Soul would be delivered from: Then I thy Name in Songs will magnify And happy be, when ever I come to die.
VI. Thy presence does more consolate my heart, Then sweetest Honey, or the Honey-Comb: I will (with Mary) chuse the better part: 'Tis Sin my Soul would be deliver'd from: Then I thy Name in Songs will magnifie And happy be, when e'er I come to die.