Text Based On 2 Peter Chapter 2 (KJV)
And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)

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Words: John Newton: 1725-1807
Music: William Wheale: 1696-1729
Bedford (C.M)
Lyrics/Verses/Key/v8/DB/ PDF Score

HOW HURTFUL WAS THE CHOICE OF LOT

1.   How hurtful was the choice of Lot, Who took up his abode, Because it was a fruited plain, With them who feared not God!

2.   A prisoner he was quickly made, Bereaved of all his store; And, but for Abraham’s timely aid, He had returned no more.

3.   Yet still he seemed resolved to stay, As if it were his rest; Although their sins from day to day, His righteous soul distressed.

4.   Awhile he stayed with anxious mind, Exposed to scorn and strife; At last he left his all behind, And fled to save his life.

5.   In vain his sons inlaw he warned, They thought he told his dreams; His daughters too, of them had learned, And perished in the flames.

6.   His wife escaped a little way, But died for looking back: Does not her case to pilgrims say, “Beware of growing slack?”

7.  Yea; Lot himself could ling’ring stand, Though vengeance was in view; ’Twas mercy plucked him by the hand, Or he had perished too.

8.   The doom of Sodom wilt be ours, If to the world we cleave; Lord, quicken all our drowsy pow’rs, To flee to Thee and live.