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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CHARITY NEVER FAILETH. |
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CHARITY NEVER FAILETH.
What joy more pure, or worthier of our kind,Than when the good, the wise, the pious meet,
By bond of kindred, love, or friendship sweet
Link'd in a fellowship of heart and mind,
And rivalry of worth! Nor shall they find
More joy from ought in that celestial seat,
Save from God's presence, than again to greet
Each other's spirits, there to dwell combin'd
In brotherhood of love. The golden tie
Dissolv'd, again unites. Ordain'd to train
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Faith lost in sight, and hope in joy, shall wane,
Their task fulfill'd; but heaven-born charity,
God's greatest gift, shall still in heaven remain.
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