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 ASSEMBLY AND CHURCH OF THE FIRST-BORN.
It were a goodly and a glorious sight,The assembled Church from time's remotest age!
Priest, patriarch, ruler, lawgiver, and sage;
And they who soar'd the poet's lofty flight,
Psalmist or seer; or fought the Gospel fight,
God's truth proclaim'd, or stored the sacred page;
With all of less renown, who dared engage
Sin, and were conquerors in the Saviour's might.
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(In heav'n their names are writ!) for entrance there
What time their Captain comes. Cast off the weight
That stays thy course; like them right onward bear,
So shalt thou swell with them their Leader's state,
Partake his triumph, and his banquet share.
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