Death & Dying
Numbers 23:10: Let me die the death of the righteous, &c
From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 9 (1870)
His life alas, I have not lived!
But from this instant turn'd, and grieved
For my transgressions past,
I live the life of righteousness;
And O my God, with pardon bless,
And give me peace at last.
Saved at my latest hour receive,
And bid Thy joyful servant live
Where grief is chased away.
My lot among the saints assign,
And let their final state be mine
In that triumphant day.
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MLA
Wesley, Charles. “Numbers 23:10: Let me die the death of the righteous, &c.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2622/.
Chicago
Wesley, Charles. “Numbers 23:10: Let me die the death of the righteous, &c.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2622/.
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