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 |
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THE SPIRIT SANCTIFIED. |
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THE SPIRIT SANCTIFIED.
Most wise meseems it, of that unseen stateWhate'er in bounty God vouchsafes to show,
Moral or intellectual, there to throw
The inquiring eye, thereon to meditate;
Think how the blest God's goodness emulate,
And how they “see him as he is,” and know
His essence, and to his resemblance grow.
In heaven the sons of God such changes wait,
To angels equall'd. Dost thou hope to win
That sonship, that high knowledge to secure,
And that divine similitude? Begin
On earth; acquaint thyself with God; inure
Thy thoughts to serve him like the cherubin,
And seek for pureness ev'n as He is pure.
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