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 SINNER DISQUALIFIED FOR HEAVEN. |
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THE SINNER DISQUALIFIED FOR HEAVEN.
Who, think'st thou, in the courts of heaven reside?They, who with malice burn, with envy pine,
Ply the full feast and quaff the midnight wine,
Loose pleasure's daughters, and the sons of pride?
They who from meek affliction turn aside,
Its plaints unheard; and bow at Mammon's shrine,
Moloch's or Bel's; and, blind to truth divine,
Neglect God's mercy, and his power deride?
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Man of the world! But ah! let conscience tell,
If holy hearts the holy city grace,
What part hast thou therein; and ponder well,
Yea, ponder well betimes that other place,
And who its tenants, and with whom they dwell.
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