The Lord of the Forest and his Vassals An Allegory [by C. F. Humphreys] |
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[Faithful found in trial's hour] |
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[Faithful found in trial's hour]
Faithful found in trial's hour,Victor, bleeding from the strife,
Sin and pain no more have power
O'er thy soul's immortal life.
Come where strains seraphic ring,
Where the “noble army” stands
Round about the Martyr's King;
Welcome to their glittering bands,
Welcome, for the pang is o'er;
The pure gold is purged from dross,
And Thy Lord hath died before,—
Take the crown, and leave the cross.
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