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 BODY GLORIFIED.
'Tis night: behold, as if by death opprest,The sun his rays in gloom sepulchral hide!
'Tis day: behold, with renovated pride,
In the magnificence of morning drest,
The sun, rejoicing, lift his orient crest,
A bridegroom issuing forth to meet his bride!
Thus, like the sun, beneath the ocean tide,
The Christian seeks the chamber of his rest;
Thus, like the sun, to rise!—But not the same
Shall rise, as when his mortal course was run:
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That robe of amaranthine radiance spun,
No nearer likeness this vile form may claim,
Than glimmering star-light to yon glorious sun.
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