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1675.
[No greater joy the servant knows]
The friend of the bridegroom . . . rejoiceth greatly, &c.
—iii. 29.
No greater joy the servant knows
Than when the Master's voice he hears,
And Jesus on His church bestows
The peace that chases all their fears;
The servant is the Bridegroom's friend,
Delighted with His only praise,
When Christ he doth to souls commend,
And shares with them the gospel-grace.
Than when the Master's voice he hears,
And Jesus on His church bestows
The peace that chases all their fears;
The servant is the Bridegroom's friend,
Delighted with His only praise,
When Christ he doth to souls commend,
And shares with them the gospel-grace.
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This happiness, O Lord, is mine,
I taste the bliss Thy word imparts,
The word of righteousness Divine
Spoken into Thy people's hearts:
Thou hast betrothed Thy church to Thee,
United to the faithful soul,
And now the happy day I see,
And now my holy joy is full.
I taste the bliss Thy word imparts,
The word of righteousness Divine
Spoken into Thy people's hearts:
Thou hast betrothed Thy church to Thee,
United to the faithful soul,
And now the happy day I see,
And now my holy joy is full.
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