Vain Man, Thy Fond Pursuits Forbear NAOMI—Hans George Naegeli Vain Man, Thy Fond Pursuits Forbear 1 Vain man, thy fond pursuits forbear; Repent, thine end is nigh; Death, at the farthest, can’t be far; O think before thou die! Chorus We are passing away, We are passing away, We are passing away To the great judgment day. 2 Reflect, thou hast a soul to save; Thy sins, how high they mount! What are thy hopes beyond the grave? How stands that dark account? 3 Death enters, and there’s no defence;