LXXIII. The Reproofs of Wisdom mingled with Promises, and Threatnings to reclaim wandering Sinners.

HARK! for 'tis Wisdom's Voice,
That breaks in gentle Sound:
Listen, ye Sons of Earth and Sin,
And gather all around.

What tho' she speaks Rebukes,
That pierce the Soul with Smart;
True Love thro' all her Chast'nings runs
By Pain to mend the Heart.

"Ye that have wander'd long
"In Sin's destructive Ways,
"Turn, turn the heav'nly Charmer cries,
"And seize the offer'd Grace.

"I know your Souls are weak,
"And mortal Efforts vain
"To grapple with the Prince of Hell,
"And break his cursed Chain.

"But I'll my Spirit pour
"In Torrents from above,
"To arm you with superior Strength,
"And melt your Hearts in Love.

"Come while these Offers last,
"Ye Sinners, and be wise:
"He lives, who hears this friendly Call,
"But he that slights it, dies."