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440. Beatitude. 9. “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, &c.”
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Are there blessings still recorded,To inspire us on our way?
Crowns unwithering, glorious mansions,
Regions of immortal day,
To receive us, everlasting!
When these heavens have passed away?
2
He, who rescued man from ruin,Hath a blessing left behind,
On their heads, who bear revilings,
Evil thoughts, and words unkind,
For adherence, meek, but steadfast,
To the Saviour of mankind.
3
View not, as a bitter portion,Burdens, you are called to bear!
Soon the ills, that now afflict you,
Less than nothing will appear,
When you enter, heirs of glory!
On the one eternal year!
4
Be exceeding glad and joyful;These are signs of future good!
Crowns, that fade not, wait the righteous,
(Through the Saviour's precious blood;)
To possess your weight of glory,
Fearless, enter Jordan's flood!
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Keener pangs than you have suffered,Righteous men endured of old!
Prophets, servants of the Highest,
Many a tale of sorrow told!
Short the conflict! now, for ever,
They, the face of God behold!
6
For your momentary anguish,Ages of delight await;
When you pass, with all the ransomed,
(Led by angels,) Zion's gate!
Former sorrows, once so grievous,
Will but swell your happier state.
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Raise the head that now is drooping!With such prospects, bright, before,
An inheritance of glory!
Why upon the present pore?
Through Messiah, on the morrow,
You shall ever God adore!
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