The Wisdom of Solomon

Verse 1

In the first chapter of the book The Wisdom of Solomon sayeth That he who uttereth blasphemies For his error surely payeth

The Spirit who doth search all things This man's heart will penetrate Justice will not pass him by But the Father's wrath will sate

Verse 2

Their reason was unsound and false Ascribing birth to merely chance Death brings all that is to naught As we join his gruesome dance

So then let us eat and drink With us let weakness be there none Thus they think and so will do Until their earthly days are done

Bridge

No one prays to the saints of old The ancient statutes forgotten lie A crooked generation this That truth and goodness crucify

Verse 3

The righteous souls will see God's face Beyond their earthly life's surcease Trials of fire they shall endure And through them come to perfect peace

Consigned to void eternal they Will be who scorned the upright man But o'er his chosen God will watch And cause them truth to understand