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O world! how little do thy joys Concern a soul that knows Itself not made for such low toys As thy poor hand bestows! Then take away thy tinsel wares, That dazzle here our eyes; Let us go up above the stars, Where all our treasure lies. The way we know: our dearest Lord Himself has gone before: And has engaged His faithful word, To open us the door.
O world! how little do thy joys Concern a soul that knows Itself not made for such low toys As thy poor hand bestows! Then take away thy tinsel wares, That dazzle here our eyes; Let us go up above the stars, Where all our treasure lies. The way we know: our dearest Lord Himself has gone before: And has engaged His faithful word, To open us the door.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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Page 690 · printed citation: Hicks · subject: WORLD
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