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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GOD'S PRESENCE IN HEAVEN. |
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GOD'S PRESENCE IN HEAVEN.
Yes, 'tis God's presence gives the welcomed blestTheir joy and bliss supreme. With him to dwell,
To see his glory, and his praises tell,
To copy him of perfectness possest,
The Holy, Holy, Holy! First and best
Of joys, fruition's base and pinnacle;
Without him, heav'n would more resemble hell,
Darkness with him were light, and labour rest.
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The way to Thee! Who slight thy proffer'd grace,
Sin is their portion now, at last the abyss
Of woe. Thy image in my soul replace,
That I may serve thee here in time; nor miss,
When time shall fail, the brightness of thy face!
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