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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THE RE-UNION OF FRIENDS IN HEAVEN.
There is a void in lorn affection's heart,Which yearns to be supplied. On God's high will
Though it repose submissively, yet still
Of those, who bore in its regards a part,
The cherished forms it holds, as in a chart
Depicted, hoping He may yet fulfil
Their restitution. Pardon it if ill
Lurk in that hope, Great Father! True thou art;
Thou sayest the just shall bliss in fulness prove,
And, what thou sayest, thy bounty will provide:
And yet meseems the blissful souls above,
The sense of earth's sweet charities denied,
Might feel a craving in those realms of love,
By angel hosts and patriarchs unsupplied.
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