Luke 21:8: Take heed that ye be not deceived, &c

Did His own apostles need
A commandment to take heed,
And shall we, the dregs of men,
Count the Saviour's caution vain?
If His warning we despise.
Obstinately close our eyes,
Jesus for His foe we leave,
Tempt the tempter to deceive.

Then the prophets false we hear
Publishing " The time is near,"
Showing when the Judge will come
The ungodly to consume,
Fixing the tremendous day
When He all His foes shall slay.
Pointing out the hour unknown,
Hid from all but God alone.