RUINED and lost at last!
Perished in dark despair!
Lost, for the die is cast!
Gone far away—but where?
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Sunk in the lake of fire,
Offers of mercy o’er!
Gone to destruction dire,
Gone, to return no more!
Never a moment’s rest!
Never a pause of peace!
Pain in the anguished breast
Anguish—and no release!
Gnashing of teeth and tears—
Tears that no comfort dries!
Horrible, hopeless fears!
Wailing and ceaseless cries!
Lost! for rejecting still
God’s message of light and love!
Lost, because human will
Turned from the things above!
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Perishing souls, be wise;
Look to the blood-stained cross!
Dare you that cross despise?
Dare you at last be lost?
Jesus the Just has died,
Died for the sinner’s sin!
Justice is satisfied,
Hasten and enter in!
Hasten ere mercy’s door
Close on your aching view!
Ere the last chance be o’er,
Enter, there’s room for you!