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Deathless principle arise! Soar thou native of the skies! Pearl of price by Jesus bought, To his glorious likeness wrought; Go, to shine before his throne, Deck his mediatorial crown, Go, his triumphs to adorn, Made for God, to God return. See the haven full in view, Love divine shall bear thee through; Trust to that propitious gale, Weigh thy anchor, spread the sail, Saints in glory perfect made, Wait thy passage through the shade, Ardent for thy coming o’er, See they throng the distant shore! Mount, their transports to improve, Join the longing choirs above, Swiftly to their wish be given, Kindle higher joys in heaven! —Such the prospects that arise To the dying christian’s eyes! Such the glorious vista, faith Opens through the shades of death.
Deathless principle arise! Soar thou native of the skies! Pearl of price by Jesus bought, To his glorious likeness wrought; Go, to shine before his throne, Deck his mediatorial crown, Go, his triumphs to adorn, Made for God, to God return. See the haven full in view, Love divine shall bear thee through; Trust to that propitious gale, Weigh thy anchor, spread the sail, Saints in glory perfect made, Wait thy passage through the shade, Ardent for thy coming o’er, See they throng the distant shore! Mount, their transports to improve, Join the longing choirs above, Swiftly to their wish be given, Kindle higher joys in heaven! —Such the prospects that arise To the dying christian’s eyes! Such the glorious vista, faith Opens through the shades of death.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- Toplady (identity unresolved)
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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Page 47 · printed citation: Toplady · subject: AWAKE—ARISE
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