Matthew 13:47: A Great net the gospel is

A Great net the gospel is,
Which cast into the sea
Sinners draws out of the' abyss
Of sin and misery.
Good and bad promiscuous hear.
The sacraments alike partake,
Till that final day appear.
And Christ the difference make.

Holy and unholy now
The outward church compose,
But our Lord the heavens shall bow.
And part His friends and foes:
Clothed with boundless power Divine,
We know Thou wilt to judgment come,
Severally to each assign
His just, eternal doom.
S. Matthew xiii. djo— 2. 'ill