CLXXII. GOD's gracious Regard to active Attempts to revive Religion.

THE LORD on mortal Worms looks down
From his celestial Throne;
And, when the Wicked swarm around,
He well discerns his own.

He sees the tender Hearts, that mourn
The Scandals of the Times;
And join their Efforts to oppose
The wide-prevailing Crimes.

Low to the social Band he bows
His still-attentive Ear;
And, while his Angels sing around,
Delights their Voice to hear.

The Chronicles of Heav'n shall keep
Their Words in Transcript fair;
In the Redeemer's Book of Life
Their Names recorded are.

"Yes, (saith the Lord) the World shall know
"These humble Souls are mine:
"These, when my Jewels I produce,
"Shall in full Lustre shine.

"When Deluges of fiery Wrath
"My Foes away shall bear,
"That Hand, which strikes the Wicked thro',
"Shall all my Children spare".