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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
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.
LX. •t this sad season Christ asks a reason (with just austerity) Of Grace refused, of Light abused so oft, so wilfully: O• Talents lent, by them-misspent, and on their lusts bestowed; Which if improved as it behooved, Heaven might have been their own.
LX. •t this sad season Christ asks a reason (with just austerity) Of Grace refus'd, of Light abus'd so oft, so wilfully: O• Talents lent, by them-mispent, and on their lusts bestown; Which if improv'd as it behoov'd, Heaven might have been their own.
LXI. Of time neglected, of means rejected, of God's long-suffering, And patience, to penitence that sought hard hearts to bring. Why cords of love did nothing move to shame or to remorse? Why warnings grave, and counsels have nought changed their sinful course?
LXI. Of time neglected, of meanes rejected, of God's long-suffering, And patience, to penitence that sought hard hearts to bring. Why cords of love did nothing move to shame or to remorse? Why warnings grave, and councels have nought chang'd their sinful course?
LXII. Why chastenings and evil things, why judgments so severe Prevailed not with them a jo•, nor wrought an awful fear? Why promises of holiness, and new obedience, •hey oft did make, but always break the •ame to Gods offence?