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5. The fifth Part.

If Saints neglect this duty should,
Or to sing be averse;
Sure rugged Rocks and Mountains would
God's Praises soon reherse.

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The twinkling Stars that day and night
Do their long circuits run:
The Moon too in her monthly flight,
Also the glorious Sun.
All these do through the Universe
God's blessed praise make known;
How can the Saints be then averse,
To sing to th'Holy One.
Let every Saint on Earth rejoyce,
O therefore let them msing,
Since Christ hath made them his sweet choice,
Let them praise their dear King.
Especially all you who be
Filled with joy, raptur'd in bliss;
Who can say, My Beloved's mine,
And I am also his.