At that most solemn bar hold up thy hand;
Think before whom, on what account you stand.
Speak, but consider well—from first to last
Review thy life, view every action past:
Nay, you shall have no reason to complain,—
Take longer time, and view them o'er again:
Canst thou remember from thy earliest youth,—
And as thy God must judge thee, speak the truth,—
A single instance where, self laid aside,
And justice taking place of fear and pride,