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 |
The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State | ||
XXI. THE CHURCH'S CEREMONIAL.
'Tis not that thou art robed in gorgeous sheen,Thy native charms outshone by jewels' glare:
For one there is, that thus o'ersteps thee far,
Who sits upon her mountain, as a queen.
'Tis not that thou all unadorn'd art seen:
For, far beyond thee, some again there are,
Who count it beauty when they nothing wear,
Unclad, or clad in raiment poor and mean.
Not for such cause, lov'd Mother, I admire
Thy features, drest anew in elder days
By holy men: but that thy meet attire
Thy form with decent dignity arrays;
Where simple neatness, modest grace, conspire
To deck thy beauty to thy Sovereign's praise.
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