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 MOURNER COMFORTED.
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall findComfort and joy!” Though flesh and blood rebel
'Gainst heaven-ward thoughts, and the vext spirit swell
With anxious tossings, still, the veil behind
Of earth-born mists, the faith-directed mind,
Sees thron'd in cloudless light the Invisible,
At whose right hand delights in fulness dwell,
And bliss for everlasting. Be resign'd,
Thou child of sorrow, to his sovereign will;
Drink as he bids, the bitter cup, and bear
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A gleam shall cheer thee, till, safe-harbour'd there,
Thou feel how faintly earth's severest ill
May with the weight of heavenly joys compare!
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