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[How went he to his grave in peace]

Because thine heart was tender, and thou, &c. —xxii. 19, 20.

How went he to his grave in peace,
Who by the sword in battle fell?
Mercy, which sign'd his soul's release,
Did pardon on his conscience seal:

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He felt the peace of those that live
Triumphant in eternal day,
Peace which the world can never give,
Which death can never take away!