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The Invitation
There is no sound but thou dost hear my voiceAnd in the silence of thine heart obey
Thou shalt with me before the throne rejoice
When I have led thee in the living way
Follow my steps they lead to God and life
Where thou no more shalt fear no more shall fall
For I will give the weary rest from strife
And they with me shall dwell who hear my call
Come then partake the feast for you prepared
I have come down to bid you welcome there
For those who have with me the dangers shared
I will with them my Father's blessings share
Come hasten on thy brothers wait within
Strive for in me thou shalt be free from sin.
Poem No. 626; fall 1838–summer 1839
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