University of Virginia Library

2748.

[It cannot be a house of woe]

He...rejoiced, believing in God with all his, &c. —xvi. 34.

It cannot be a house of woe
Where souls their dear Redeemer know,
And glory in His love:
Partakers of the life Divine,
With joy unspeakable they join
The family above.
O that in every house there were
A church who could their Lord declare,
And saved by grace alone
Rejoice with joy of faith sincere,
Till confident we all appear
Before the' eternal throne!