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HYMN.
[The calls of glory, beauty's smiles]
Whom have I in heaven but thee, &c.
Psal. lxxiii. 25.
Psal. lxxiii. 25.
I
The calls of glory, beauty's smiles,And charms of harmony,
Are all but dull, insipid things,
Compar'd, my God, with thee.
II
Without thy love I nothing crave,And nothing can enjoy;
The profer'd world I shou'd neglect,
As an unenvied toy.
III
The sun, the num'rous stars, and allThe wonders of the skies,
If to be purchas'd with thy smiles,
Thou know'st I wou'd despise.
IV
What were the earth, the sun, the stars,Or heav'n it self, to me,
My life, my everlasting bliss!
If not secur'd of thee?
V
Celestial bow'rs, seraphic songs,And fields of endless light,
Wou'd all unentertaining prove,
Without thy blissful sight.
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