A Government Driver on his Retirement is a poem of thirty-three lines (33). The several sorts of reprobates described
and signd to be destroyd ? Thy Written Word, say they, good Lord,
You chose the way to your decay,
They wring their hands, their caitiff-hands,
the evening before. in their security,
Oh! They cry, they roar for anguish sore,
And to me gave, that I should save
And wicked Sprites by subtile sleights
and moderate your moan. God cannot take delight
Stout Courages, (whose hardiness
With hellish rage, him fiercely persecuting,
Of whom the Devil, with seven more evil,
Ezek. You call amiss to call it his,
But all too late; griefs out of date,
We do
Such is the wonted and the common guise
A smile of joy since I was born . And sent thy Soul into the lowest Pit,
While he was thus withheld from his ministry, he employed his time in literary labors. We raisd the dead and ministred
Thou hast no need of any one to plead
cold comfort and mean support,
Your Godly friends are now more friends
In verse XVI, he wrote And therefore I must pass it by, lest speaking should transgress. This describes immediately his reluctance to describe God's glory, but it is also true in a broader sense. Thou, Christ, art he to whom I pray;
Thus prays thy real Friend
no better than our mates.. to save such are unable. Only one fragmentary copy of the first edition is known to exist, and second editions are exceptionally rare. If to fulfil Gods holy Will
Destruction seizeth on them suddenly. Who never lovd those that reprovd;
And now I leave thee for a Better Place,
nor will he Mercy shew,
The poem's tone is paradoxically both threatening and paternal. About their ears, t increase their fears,
no floods of tears can slake;
than leave a loose desire. to Immortality,
And that they are from rest as far
But you, vile Race, rejected Grace,
A world that accepted Michael Wigglesworth for its poet, and accounted Cotton Mather its most distinguished man of letters, had certainly backslidden in the ways of culture.[6] The poem is a "doggerel epitome of Calvinistic theology", according to the anthology, Colonial Prose and Poetry (1903). As lone as on my natal day It was natural that a father who had endured so much for conscience sake should desire to see his only son a clergyman; and, although the fathers means were not large, the son was devoted to the ministry and given a thorough education. who livd a longer time,
nor respite them one morrow. That work I count so dear,
That oftentimes of bloody Crimes
For if they were in any fear
And living Creatures in the same shall swelt. Should they make moan? to any of this Crew. Behold we see Adam set free,
when as it them accusd,). With angels voice and Trumpet sounding loud. Rev.Michael Wigglesworth was born October 28, 1631, probably in Yorkshire, England. Of all the things that thou hast said or done. If, then, thou neither canst his Wrath endure,
We did not know a Christ till now,
These godly parents of mine meeting with opposition and persecution for Religion, because they went from their own Parish church to hear ye word and Receiv ye Lords supper &c, took up resolutions to pluck up their stakes and remove themselves to New England: and accordingly they did so, Leaving dear Relations, friends and acquaintance, their native Land, a new built house, a flourishing Trade, to expose themselves to ye hazzard of ye seas, and to ye Distressing difficulties of a howling wilderness, that they might enjoy Liberty of Conscience and Christ in his ordinances. when fifty thousand year,
could Death and Hell outface,)
their torments smoke ascendeth. That the tutor was faithful to his trust, we have evidence from the sketch of the funeral sermon appended to this work, preached by Rev.Cotton Mather, D.D., son of Increase, who probably derived his information from his father. Durst you profane and render vain,
To enter there (O heavy cheer)
32:5. Still was the night, serene and bright,
Later editions included scripture references in the margins, and the connections are clear: each verse of the poem was inspired by a particular scripture passage. Unto the sons of Men,
than sixteen hundred year. The Dragon bold, that Serpent old,
to shame or to remorse? God gracious is, quoth he; like his,
Though formerly this faculty
Who better knew, but (sinful Crew)
Depart to Hell, there may you yell,
with part of whats due debt? their sins are fully known;
Adulterers and Whoremongers
He is become thy Father and thy Friend,
an impudenter sort,
There Christ demands at all their hands
To be withheld from serving Christ;
And as self-love the wheels doth move,
Their old distress and heaviness
power of presentation. And strain my voice the more. A Farewell to the World
when Grace was freely proflferd,
Mr.Wigglesworth had at least three wives: Mary, daughter of Humphrey Reyner, of Rowley; Martha, whose maiden name was probably Mudge; and Sybil, widow of Dr.Jonathan Avery, of Dedham, and daughter of Nathaniel Sparhawk, of Cambridge. And therefore I must pass it by,
2:5, 6. And thou shalt choose therein to spend thy days. who had been injured? We did believe, and oft receive
As may appear by those that here
Memoir of the Author
For all his cost to pay him with despite,
Belcher. Think you that I cannot descry
Some for because they see not
What is amiss thou never canst amend. He m. 1st, Mary, dau. yea more, my Fathers ire
their gold would not be taken. Sad is their state; for Advocate,
we never did enjoy;
Unto the place of everlasting smart! They cry, No, no, Alas! and meriteth damnation.. To leave those wicked haunts that thou dost love. The poem is based on the religious theology in which God is responsible for both good and bad things that happen in the universe. like Prisoners of Hell,
Analysis of The Day Of Doom Michael Wigglesworth 1631 (Yorkshire) - 1705 Life Love Melancholy Nature Religion War Still was the night, Serene & Bright, A when all Men sleeping lay; B Calm was the season, & carnal reason C thought so 'twould last for ay. Over its two hundred and twenty-four stanzas (the longest of any poem in the Colonial Period), The Day of Doom is an argument to encourage the faithful and challenge the faithless through describing plainly how scripture depicts the amazement (and later the judgment per se) of the unwise. Apostates base and run-aways,
Profaners of Gods Name,
22:12. Who by the Rod were turnd to God,
At first glance, one can clearly see that all of his poems are about the Christian way of life, how sinful most human action is and what awaits us in the afterlife. Pride, the Sin of Young Men, yea, of all Men; Pride, the Sin which few Men try or trouble themselves about; this Devout Youth was full of Holy and Watchful Trouble about it: And he then wrote a very Savoury Discourse, Entituled, Considerations against Pride, and another, Entituled, Considerations against Delighting more in the Creature than in God. a strict and straight account
Isa. Nor from true Faith, which quencheth wrath,
It did contain much Truth so plain
Who Christs free Grace would not embrace,
With greater force and violence,
Justice severe cannot forbear
We did intend, Lord, to amend,
Death was your due because that yo
His Body once so Thin, was next to None;
and Skies are rent asunder. O thou that dost thy Glory most
He doth adjudge
and therefore set them free. the Earth is rent and torn,
With mild aspect to his Elect
with Natures so depravd;
The Judge is just, and plague them must,
and grind their teeth in vain;
it worketh such distress,
19:16., Acts 3:19, and 16:31. 50:17, 18., Psal. Both the Renate and Reprobate
Or left undone, or set thine heart upon? Who stopt their Ear, and would not hear
Cheer up ye Saints amidst your wants
He that was erst a Husband piercd
Themes Oh blessed state of the Renate! 32:2., Compare Prov. That fail in Charity. the Bonds are burnd,
His Faithfulness now appeared in his Edifying Discourses to those that came near him; much bewailing the want of a Profitable and Religious conversation in so many that profess Religion. and whom they love enjoy. No cost too great, no care too curious is
When he the Indian Oce-an did view,
Tell him thou knowst thine heart to be so bad,
That men should die eternally
Then were brought nigh a Company
where face to face
To enter in laden with sin,
That need. and torments most severe,
Their Consciences must needs confess
whom God resolves to spill,
the which vexation brings. shall never happy be. If he shall please to own thee in his Son,
And teach the Sons of Men thy ways. But God who is infinitely wise and absolutely soverain, and gives no account concerning any of his proceedings, was pleased about this time to visit my father with Lameness which grew upon him more and more to his dying Day, though he livd under it 13 years. Your argument shews your intent
For why? to judge both Quick and Dead. Oh! Out of the Earth no true Contentment springs,
Luke 13:34. 3:7, 8, 9., Amos 6:3, 4, 5, 6. This was one thing that I aimed at in Removing (to help the Peoples Modesty in the case), and I believe the Lord aimed at it, in Removing me for a season.. to plead their cause, theres none;
The following are the various editions of the Day of Doom, so far as we have been able to ascertain: The first edition was published in 1661 or 1662, and the second four years after. But to thyself thy Servant gathring take. So far surpass whatever was
Blasphemers lewd, and Swearers shrewd,
Daniel Saul Baker. Do thou my head and heart inspire,
and your case little betterd,
Mans wit and thought: they all are brought
Cheer on, sweet Soul, although in briny tears
Accept it then in love,
to Read, to Pray, to Hear,
God hath no joy to crush or stroy,
to have relinquished. Through whose Almighty powr
58:8. Lo! What could you find, what could you mind
the Rich as well as Poor,
out of Gods treasuries. and pulld his Judgment down. After about 7 weeks stay at Charlstown, my parents removed again by sea to New Haven in ye month of October. No Sin so small and trivial,
If Gifts and Bribes Deaths favor might but win,
Now whilst the day and means of Grace do last,
19:8, 11. At this sad season, Christ asks a Reason
This is the sorest pain
what amazements will your hearts be in,
Who can convert or change his heart,
Then shalt thou find thy labor is not lost,
Dost thou intend to run out of his sight,
In Wine and Bread, which figurd
and gnash their teeth for terror;
through horrible despair. and feel his Angers heat. Who do not fear this doom to hear,
Amongst my guests unto those Feasts
The man is lost that this short life misspendeth. But such as swervd and have deservd
Am I alone of whats my own,
This service undertaken,
their Sentence can abide. 1,800 copies were published, none of which survive
Thus weep and mourn, thus hearken, pray, and wait,
Transcribers Note: Biblical references were originally present as side notes rather than footnotes. Nor speak I this, good Reader, to torment thee
(Try memorizing a few.) that having Rules,
The ill health which had delayed his ordination at Malden returned soon after his settlement there, and interrupted his ministry several years. And get into a comfortable state. in their anxiety,
The poem is about the harrowing night in the narrator's life, where there are constant knocks and a talking raven, which says one word- "Nevermore.". 2023. The Day of Doom Summary Everything you need to understand or teach The Day of Doom. so in self-love they end.
The Heathens plea
might firmly be assurd. And how will you to curse yourselves begin. Yet shall the Years of Sinners tears,
But did presume that to assume
and from the world conceals. So Honor doth befool and blind the Wise,
When Christ above shall cease to love,
They flee full fast, as if in haste,
And justice also fully satisfied. Not for his Can is any man
In 'The City Planners,' Atwood engages with themes of society, control, and the future. and grudge at others weal? Heb. yea, Serpents generation! The wicked brought to the Bar
Permitted thee so long to draw thy breath,
Their vanities and villanies
When you shall hear the fruitless, doleful cries
Through which doth lie the way unto salvation. Why still Hell-ward, without regard,
If once thy Soul be brought to such a pass,
You think If we had been as he
And you are cast into the Lake forever! Short was our time, for in its prime
when God shall cease to reign
Whom have they crowned with Felicity? And on the rest shall not think best
6:4, 5., Zach. And fall unwilling into Envys Trap. Who would that man in his Enjoyment bless,
Isa. The Judge replies: I gave you eyes,
in 1708; (4) Martha, b. a further answer make. Hypocrites plead for themselves
ways of the Puritan faith, and many late-17th century New Englanders probably
If light you lovd, vain glory movd
more than Eternal health. The poem was so popular that the early editions were thumbed to shreds. Nor such as trust in them can they secure
I would, but ah! The Day of Doom speaks to the hearts and minds of all believers who sacrificed their "earthly" lifestyles in order to gain something more joyous than what couldn't possibly be received here on earth. to plague sin any longer,
Behold he rides upon a shining cloud,
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