The day of doom

Name: The day of doom
Author: Michael Wigglesworth

The day of doom; or A description of the great and last judgment With a short discourse about eternity

Michael Wigglesworth 1631–1705London: printed by J.G. for P.C., 1666

[4], 95, [1] p. · 16k words · Wing W2100 · ESTC R222018

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Then if he were to bring home Indian Ore;

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Here wrought the Pioneers, there marched the Bands,

Here wrought the Pioneers, there march'd the Bands,

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Here Colonies went forth to plant new Lands •

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These hasted out, and those supplies brought in,

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As if they had some sudden Siege foreseen:

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Until there came an angry Spade, and cast

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