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18. Blest! who, far from all mankind

Blest! who, far from all mankind
This world's shadows left behind,
Hears from heaven a gentle strain
Whispering love, and loves again.

Blest! who, free from self–esteem,
Dives into the great Supreme.
All desire beside discards,
Joys inferior none regards.

Blest! who in thy bosom seeks
Rest that nothing earthly breaks,
Dead to self and worldly things,
Lost in thee, thou King of kings!

Ye that know my secret fire,
Softly speak and soon retire;
Favour my divine repose,
Spare the sleep a God bestows.

Text Information
First Line: Blest! who, far from all mankind
Title: Blest! who, far from all mankind
Author: Madame Guyon
Translator: William Cowper
Language: English
Publication Date: 1800
Notes: Public Domain.
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