Classic Poem

Lord! Thou art just, I am a sinful man,
Thou art as fire, and I as to tow, how can
We meet together, but I needs must be
Consum'd to dust and ashes strait by Thee?
Since I so frail am, Thou so furious art,
Have I not cause to pray Thee Lord depart?

Yet Thou art merciful as well as just,
And he from whom Thou partest perish must.
As I do fear Thy justice, so do I
Thy mercie want to help my miserie;
Have I not then far greater cause to pray
That Thou wouldst not depart, but with me stay?

My God, in Thee both attributes combine,
Enough for me if one of them be mine;
Thus Thou whose presence heaven and earth doth fill,
Must go from me, and yet be with me stil;
Whiles I am sinful, Justice get thee gone,
Mercy be thou my sole companion.