Classic Poem

WHAT IS HELL ?

What is the place that some do paint for Hell?
A lake of horrour for the life of man:
Is it not then the death wherein I dwell,
That knowes no joy since first my life began?

What are the diuils? Spirits of tormenting;
What else are they, that vexe me in each vaine?
With wretched thoughts my wofull spirit tempting
Or else perplex mee in an after-paine

What is the fire? but, an effect of sinne,
That keepes my heart in an vnkindly heat
How long shall I this life continue in?
Till true repentance mercy doe entreate.

And Patience cry, euen at the latest breath,
Saue mee, sweet Lord yet fro the secod death.