1.— “Dives.”
REMEMBER, oh! remember,
The words that Jesus spoke,
Concerning one who first in hell
To his lost state awoke;
Tormented in eternal flames,
“Dives" deplores his fate,
And cries for mercy when alas!
Fast closed is mercy's gate!
Oh! may we never then forget,
The answer Abraham gave,
Remember, son, remember,
'Tis now too late to save;
A great gulf fixed, which none can pass.
For ever lies between;
Remember, son, remember,
Hell is no idle dream,
2.—Lot's Wife.
YET once again doth Jesus speak,
In solemn words and true,
Of her who, outside Sodom's gate,
Near Zoar's city drew;
But, looking back, in unbelief,
Reminds us not in vain,
Though almost saved, she yet was lost,
And perished on the plain.
Lot's wife, remember, saith the Lord,
Who on her way did halt,
And, looking back, alas! became
A monument of salt;
Then, sinner, heed the Savior’s voice,
Nor e'er Lot's wife forget.
Remember her, and trust in Christ,
Lest thou in hell regret.
3.—"the Dying Robber."
A DYING robber earnest looks
On Christ, the sinless Man,
Who on the cross lays down His life,
In God's mysterious plan;
Repentant, hears the Savior’s prayer,
As at His side he dies,
Rebukes his fellow, turns to Christ,
And thus for mercy cries;
When Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come,
Jesus, remember me.”
“To-day with Me in paradise,"
Saith Jesus, "shalt thou be.”
Then let us gladly spread abroad
How Christ delights to save,
Since he who cried "Remember me"
Was ransomed from the grave.