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William Cowper - Olney Hymn 50: The Christian
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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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