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[The view of heavenly things]
Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the, &c.
—i. 12.
The view of heavenly things
Solid advantage brings;
But with a ready heart,
When order'd to depart,
We give our contemplation o'er,
And by obedience profit more.
Solid advantage brings;
But with a ready heart,
When order'd to depart,
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And by obedience profit more.
The' ascending Son of God
Such grace on man bestow'd:
Its first effect they feel
Render'd more teachable:
And grace to all His church is given,
Which bows us to the voice of Heaven.
Such grace on man bestow'd:
Its first effect they feel
Render'd more teachable:
And grace to all His church is given,
Which bows us to the voice of Heaven.
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