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INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEE.
4 Ye dear young men for ruin bound,
Amidst the gospel’s joyful sound,
Come, go with us, and seek to prove
The joys of Christ’s redeeming love.
5 Your sports and all your glittering toys,
Compared with our celestial joys,
Like momentary dreams appear:
Come, go with us—your souls are dear.
6 Or must we leave you bound to hell,
Resolved with devils there to dwell?
Still we will weep, lament, and cry,
That God may change you ere you die.
7 Young women, now we look to you,
Are you resolved to perish too !
To rush in carnal pleasures on,
And sink in flaming ruin down ?
8 Then, dear young friends, a long farewell;
We’re bound to heaven, but you to hell;
Still God may hear us while we pray,
And change you ere the burning day.
9 Once more I ask you in his name,
I know his love remains the same,
Say, will you to Mount Zion go ?
Say, will you have this Christ, or no ?
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The prodigal son.
1 A FFLICTIONS, though they seem severe.
In mercy oft are sent;
They stopped the prodigal’s career,
And caused him to repent.
2 Although he no relentings felt,
Till he had spent his store,
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