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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XVIII. CHORAL SERVICE.
And well I love the organ's notes to hearSounding aloud thro' all the sacred pile,
High altar, vaulted nave, and pillar'd aisle:
Link'd with that sound if voice of anthem clear
Alone, or chant alternate win the ear,
Or mingled swell of many tongues; the while
The high-roof'd tower, and arches' lessening file,
Send back the pealing thunder. Heav'n's blest sphere
Resounds with song and harpings: and I deem
The rich-ton'd organ and symphonious choir
Give taste of heaven. Devotion's self may seem
From musick's flame to catch a warmer fire;
And wafted by her breath, as on the steam
Of fragrant incense, to the skies aspire.
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