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 PRAISES IN HEAVEN. |
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GOD'S PRAISES IN HEAVEN.
Methought I heard a voice to heav'n's high KingShout “Allelujah!” From a host it came,
A countless number, which no man can name,
Of God's redeem'd, attemper'd to the string
Of harpers harping with their harps, that ring
Symphonious: “Worthy is the Great I AM,
Who us created; worthy is the Lamb,
Who died to save us:” and again they sing,
“Salvation, Allelujah!” Then I thought,
With such celestial song what earthborn lays
Of meaner theme may vie, too oft o'erfraught
With vice or folly? May heaven's concert raise
Heav'nward my thoughts and hopes, till, thither brought,
I hear and join in that immortal praise!
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