A65985:163
The day of doom
The day of doom; or A description of the great and last judgment With a short discourse about eternity
London: printed by J.G. for P.C., 1666
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CXX•V. Then came in view another Crew, and 'gan to make their plea's; Amongst the rest, some of the best had such poor shifts as these: Thou knowest right well, who all canst tell, we lived amongst thy foes, Who the Renate did sorely hate, and goodness much oppose.
CXX•V. Then came in view ano•her Crew, and 'gan to make their plea's; Amongst the rest, some of the best had such poor •hifts as these: Thou know'st right well, who all canst tell, we liv'd amongst thy foes, Who the Renate did sorely hate, and goodness much oppose.
CXXV. We Holiness durst not profess, fearing to be forlorn Of all our friends, and for amends to be the wicked's scorn. We knew thei• anger would much endanger our lives and our estates: Therefore for fear we durst appear no better than our mates.
CXXVI. To whom the Lord returns this word; O wonderful deceits! ⟨p. 39⟩To cast off awe of Gods strict Law, and fear mens wrath and threats! To fear Hell-fire and Gods fierce ire less then the rage of men! As if Gods wrath could do less scathe than wrath of brethren!
CXXVI. To whom the Lord returns this word; O wonderful deceits! ⟨p. 39⟩