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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HAPPINESS PREPARED OF THE FATHER FOR CHRIST'S DISCIPLES. |
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HAPPINESS PREPARED OF THE FATHER FOR CHRIST'S DISCIPLES.
God for his own elect prepares a throneOf glorious brightness: what the Sire prepares,
The Son bestows; so strict an union theirs,
In nature, substance, will, and actions one.
Would'st thou that throne of glory make thy own?
Purge off each earthly passion, that impairs
Thy heavenly likeness; to salvation's heirs
Perform the angels' part; and in the Son
Love God! The pure, the merciful, the meek,
The poor in spirit, and the rich in love,
Are his delight, his children. Such bespeak
The holy influence of the mystick Dove:
Such best below his heavenly kingdom seek,
Such come most near Him in the realm above.
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