Classic Poem

SECTION I .

A Saint prepared to die, and assured of Heaven.

Now my departure is at hand:
I've wag'd a warfare good;
Finish'd my course; and to the end,
In Christ hath faithful stood.

Hence, when he comes, there is for me
Laid up a crown of bliss;
With which, by his donation free,
He then my head will grace.

Nor will the righteous Judge alone
To me this praise convey,
But to them all that love and long
For his approaching day.

SECTION II .

Experience of Divine Aid, improved for strengthening faith.

In straits all men deserted me,
But Jesus by me stood,
Both in my work and war to be
My help and fortitude.

And now the Lord shall me secure
From ev'ry ill design,
And to his heav'nly kingdom sure
Preserve this soul of mine.

God is in Christ my constant aid:
Hell then shall rage in vain.
To him be highest glory paid,
And endless praise. Amen.