The Dying Tears of a penitent Sinner.  
Which was written as he lay on his Deathbed, according to his own direction. Wherein we may behold how steadfastly he believed in the precious Death and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, And how willing he was to leave this World.  
To the Tune of, The Faithful Friend: or, The Brother's Gift.  
 


DRaw near kind friends and neighbours all,  
which now are come to see;  
And to bear witness of my death,  
give eat a while to me.   

I do desire no worldly wealth,  
no treasure nor no store;  
But I desire God's heavenly grace,  
and I desire no more.   

O Gracious God, O Father dear,  
in mercy look on me:  
And send me comfort from above,  
in my extremity.   

To thee, O Lord, I make my moan,  
to thee I call and cry:  
Strengthen my faith in pangs of death,  
against the enemy.   

Thou art my only strength and stay,  
my Rock, Defence, and Guide:  
Direct my steps to come to thee,  
so that I may not slide.   

Thy promise is, good Lord, that when  
a sinner doth intend,  
Quite to forsake his wicked life,  
wherein he doth offend.   

Thou wilt forgive, and pardon grant,  
for his offences all,  
And thou O Lord, wilt hear my voice,  
when on thee I do call.   

I do confess my sins are great,  
and loathsome to behold;  
Yet for thy Son Christ Jesus sake,  
bring me into thy fold.    

The second part,  
to the same Tune.  

LAy not dear Father to my charge,  
the things that I have done:  
I have broken thy Commandments,  
and been a wicked Son.   

Servants their Masters will obey,  
children their Parents fear,  
But I have been a stubborn Son  
to thee, O Father, dear.   

Ever since I was born, I have  
deserved thy wrathful i're:  
Yet now with true unfeigned tears,  
thy mercy I desire.   

And if my days on earth again,  
were present to begin:  
I never would incline to run,  
as I have done, in sin.   

But time will not recalled be,  
which makes my soul lament:  
That I have led so vile a life,  
I do in heart repent.   

O Heavenly God, O Father sweet,  
in mercy look on me:  
And send me comfort from above,  
in this my misery.   

Christ Jesus came into the World,  
to save and set us free:  
As many sinful wretches as  
do trust (O Lord) in thee.   

He did induce the punishments  
which unto us was due:  
Because we should shake off our sins,  
and learn to live a new.   

If we consider of his pains,  
and how his time he spent:  
It well may make our stony heart,  
to soften and relent.   

His blessed body for our sins,  
did blood and Water sweat:  
His very soul did grieve for us,  
his torments were so great.   

After the Jews had scourged him,  
with many wounds beside:  
They caused d● to bear his Cross on which  
he should be Crucified.   

And there between two Thiefs they placed,  
our blessed Redeemer sweet,  
And cruelly upon the Cross,  
they nailed his hands and feet.   

A bloody Soldier with his Spear,  
did pierce his tender side:  
All which Christ Jesus at that time  
did patiently abide.   

And by his wounds we're made whole,  
his blood hath cleansed me:  
O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,  
all praise be given to thee.   

And now dear Wife and Children all,  
I bid you all adieu:  
Serve God, obey the King, and see  
you pay each man his due.   

Let not your Eyes shed tears for me,  
to weep it is in vain:  
I trust in Christ, in heaven we shall,  
each other see again.   

As good did Simeon did forsake  
this world, even so do I:  
Come Lord, when 'tis thy blessed will,  
I willing am to die.   
Finis.    

Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clarke, W. Thackeray, and T. Passenger.