#70Sonnet
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1
WHEN for the eternal world we steer,
And seas are calm, and skies are clear,
And faith in lively exercise,
And distant hills of Canaan rise.
My soul for joy she claps her wings,
And loud her lovely sonnet sings,
Vain world adieu, vain world adieu, &c.
2
With cheerful hopes her eyes explore
Each landmark on the distant shore,
The tree of life, the pastures green,
The golden streets, the crystal stream;
Again for joy she claps her wings, &c.
3
When nearer still she draws to land,
More eager all her powers expand,
With steady helm and free-bent sail,
Her anchor drops within the vail.
Again for joy she claps her wings,
And her celestial sonnet sings,
On Canaan's shore, &c.
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Quick Info
- Hymnal
- Hymns for Second Advent Believers who Observe the Sabbath of the Lord
- Number
- #70
- Language
- English
- Year
- 1852