1.  Although on massy pillars built, - the earth has lately shook; - It trembled under all our guilt, - before its maker’s look. - Swift as the shock amazement spreads, - and sinners tremble too; - What flight can screen their guilty heads, - if earth itself pursue.

2.  But mercy spared us while it warned, - the shock is felt no more; - And mercy, now, alas! is scorned - by sinners, as before. - But if these warnings prove in vain, - Say, sinner, canst thou tell, - How soon the earth may quake again, - And open wide to hell.

3.  Repent before the Judge draws nigh; - or else when He comes down, - Thou wilt in vain for earthquakes cry, - to hide thee from His frown. - But happy they who love the Lord - and His salvation know; - The hope that’s founded on His Word, - no change can overthrow.

4. Should the deep-rooted hills be hurled, - and plunged beneath the seas; - And strong convulsions shake the world, - your hearts may rest in peace. - Jesus, your Shepherd, Lord, and Chief, - shall shelter you from ill; - And not a worm or shaking leaf - can move, but at His will.