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BOOK III. 4 Though his majesty be great, His mercy is no less ; Though he thy transgressions hate, He feels for thy distress : By himself the Lord has sworn, He delights not in thy death ; But invites thee to return, That thou may st live by faith.

5 Raise thy downcast eyes, and see What throngs his throne surround! These, though sinners once like thee, Have full salvation found: Yield not then to unbelief, While he says, &quot; There yet is room ; Though of sinners, thou art chief, Since Jesus calls thee, come.

1 AH ! what can I do, Or where be secure? If justice pursue, What heart can endure ? The heart breaks asunder, Though hard as a stone, When God speaks in thunder, And makes himself known.

2 With terror I read My sins heavy score, The number exceed The sands on the shore :