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Page 86 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 9 - appeareth not (to the sight of ourselves or others) what we shall be ; yet then when Christ who is our life shall appear, we also shall appear with him in glory ;
Page 32 - THY will be done! I will not fear The fate provided by thy love ; Though clouds and darkness shroud me here, I know that all is bright above.
Page 56 - Named of the infinite and long-sought Good, And fountains of delight ; And where his feet have stood Springs up, along the way, their tender food. And when, in the mid skies, The climbing sun has reached his highest bound, Reposing as he lies, With all his flock around, He witches the still air with numerous sound. From his sweet lute flow forth Immortal harmonies, of power to still All passions born of earth, And draw the ardent will Its destiny of goodness to fulfil.
Page 30 - Is that land, my dear father, more lovely than ours, Are the rivers more clear, and more blooming the flowers, Does summer shine over it all the year long, Is it cheered by the glad sound of music and song?
Page 66 - Men shall be blessed in him, and all nations shall call him blessed.
Page 57 - T'HE earth, all light and loveliness, In summer's golden hours, Shines, in her bridal vesture clad, And crowned with festal flowers, — So radiantly beautiful, So like to heaven above, We scarce can deem more fair that world Of perfect bliss and love.
Page 35 - IF death my friend and me divide, Thou dost not, Lord, my sorrow chide, Or frown my tears to see : Restrained from passionate excess, Thou bidst me mourn in calm distress, For them that rest in thee.
Page 87 - So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body.
Page 58 - Serenely bright, as when we turned and looked upon it last; To hear the voice of love, to meet the rapturous embrace, To gaze through tears of gladness, on each dear familiar face— • Oh ! this indeed is joy, though here, we meet again to part. But what transporting bliss awaits the pure and faithful heart, Where it shall find the loved and lost, those who have gone before, Where every tear is wiped away, where partings come no more!