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NHG-P.763.036
18 Nov 1763:13 (372)
Philadelphia, Nov. 8. . . [14 lines of news] On Sunday
last, about a quarter after four in the afternoon, we had a
smart shock on an earthquake, which so alarmed the
congregations of most of the places of worship in town, that
the service was immediately broke up; but happily no damage
ensu'd.
The following lines were sent us on the occasion.
Heav'n oft before the bolt is hurl'd,
Gives timely notice to an erring world;
Some lesser woes are harbingers of great:
O! sinners! hear and dread approaching fate!
While harmless thunders, and while gentle shocks
Still at thy door for reformation knocks,
Rouse from thy stupid lethargy of sin.
Turn penitent, and own thy God within!
Or be assur'd that the incensed pow'r
Will overtake the [e] in an evil hour.
[signed] J. F.
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