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The Christian

By William CowperSource: William Cowper - PoetryDB (Public Domain)122 words

Honor and happiness unite

To make the Christian's name a praise;

How fair the scene, how clear the light,

That fills the remnant of His days!

A kingly character He bears,

No change His priestly office knows;

Unfading is the crown He wears,

His joys can never reach a close.

Adorn'd with glory from on high,

Salvation shines upon His face;

His robe is of the ethereal dye,

His steps are dignity and grace.

Inferior honors He disdains,

Nor stoops to take applause from earth;

The King of kings Himself maintains

The expenses of His heavenly birth.

The noblest creature seen below,

Ordain'd to fill a throne above;

God gives him all He can bestow,

His kingdom of eternal love!

My soul is ravished at the thought!

Methinks from earth I see Him rise!

Angels congratulate His lot,

And shout Him welcome to the skies.

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