The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
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LXXXIX. CHRISTIAN UNITY.
One God there is, who reigns above in light:One Lord on earth, for man incarnate made;
One body form'd He by one Spirit's aid;
Call'd to one hope by one baptismal rite,
One holy bread to eat of, and to plight
One common faith . Who name his name, he bade
In concord live; and of his Father pray'd,
Perfection's bond, all might in one unite .
God wills our union. Man, by passion driven,
Turns to a sword the rod for healing sent.
Lo, limb from limb the spouse of Christ is riven,
His seamless coat by reckless hands is rent:
As if the goodliest, loveliest gift of heaven,
When most disfigur'd, were most excellent.
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