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While this immortal spark of heavenly flame Distends my breast, and animates my frame, To thee my ardent praises shall be borne On the first breeze that wakes the blushing morn; The latest star shall hear the pleasing sound, And nature in full choir shall join around. When full of Thee, my soul excursive flies Through earth, air, ocean, or thy regal skies; From world to world new wonders still I find, And all the Godhead flashes on my mind, When, winged with whirlwinds, vice shall take its flight To the deep bosom of eternal night, To Thee my soul shall endless praises pay: Join, men and angels! join the exalted lay.
While this immortal spark of heavenly flame Distends my breast, and animates my frame, To thee my ardent praises shall be borne On the first breeze that wakes the blushing morn; The latest star shall hear the pleasing sound, And nature in full choir shall join around. When full of Thee, my soul excursive flies Through earth, air, ocean, or thy regal skies; From world to world new wonders still I find, And all the Godhead flashes on my mind, When, winged with whirlwinds, vice shall take its flight To the deep bosom of eternal night, To Thee my soul shall endless praises pay: Join, men and angels! join the exalted lay.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- Blacklock (identity unresolved)
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
In print by 1888: recorded in A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888). Collection publication is an upper bound for this wording, not its earliest origin, composition date or the author's lifetime.
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- A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888) (1888 AD)
Page 453 · printed citation: Blacklock · subject: PRAISE
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