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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CONFORMITY TO CHRIST'S EXAMPLE, THE WAY TO HIS GLORY.
Seek thou the image of the Lord to share,And thou shalt share his glory! If the will
Of God require thee thy heart's blood to spill
For him, a willing martyr; or to bear
Thy cross, thro' sickness, penury, and care,
And drink affliction's cup: or thro' the still
Calm vale thy course of righteousness fulfil,
And his mild yoke in love and pureness wear:
Hold fast the Great Exemplar!—Blest are they
Who stem serenely the world's uproar wild,
Nor fears dishearten them, nor pains dismay:
Nor they less blessed, who, humbly as a child,
Far from the world pursue their blameless way,
And by the world's allurements undefiled.
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