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Text:Death and Glory

CCCVI. Death and Glory

1 In a world of sin and sorrow,
Compass'd round with many a care
From eternity we borrow
Hope, that can exclude despair:
Thee triumphant God and Saviour!
In the glass of faith we see;
O assist each faint endeavour!
Raise our earth-born souls to thee.

2 Place that awful scene before us,
Of the last tremendous day;
When to life thou shalt restore us,
Ling'ring ages, haste away!
Then this vile and sinful nature
In corruption shall put on;
Life renewing, glorious Saviour!
Let thy gracious will be done.

Text Information
First Line: In a world of sin and sorrow
Title: Death and Glory
Meter: Eight and Seven
Language: English
Publication Date: 1790
Source: The Coll.
Notes: Public Domain.
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