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 AMBITIOUS DISCIPLES.
Rash was the tongue, and unadvisedly bold,Which sought, Salome, for thy favour'd twain
Above their fellows in Messiah's reign
On right, on left, the foremost place to hold.
More rash perhaps, and bolder, that which told
Of pow'r the Saviour's bitter cup to drain,
And, passing stretch of human strength, sustain
His bath baptismal. Lord, by thee enroll'd
Thy servant, grant me thy Almighty grace,
My destin'd portion of thy griefs to bear,
Ev'n what thou wilt! But chiefly grant, thy face
Within thy glory's realm to see, where'er
Most meet thy wisdom deems; whate'er the place,
It must be blest, for thou, my God, art there.
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