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Perfect eternal rest—
Ever to serve, adore Thee!
During the endless day,
Thee, Lord, Thy saints shall praise;
Rapt, in mute ecstasy,
Casting their crowns before Thee,
Prone at Thy feet they fall,
Anthems of joy to raise.
Thee shall we contemplate—
Gaze on Thy face adoring,
Saviour and Bridegroom—Lord,
Beauty Supreme above!
Sounding the soundless depths,
Measureless heights exploring—
Heights of Thy peerless grace,
Depths of Thy boundless love!
Jesus from Thee alone
Borrowing light transcendent—
Sun, Thou, of Righteousness,
Lending Thy lustrous rays—
Radiant, Thy bride shall wear,
Through the long age resplendent,
Glory immaculate—
Thine own perfection's blaze.
Us wilt Thou contemplate—
Pearl of Thy heart's deep longing,
Travail of Thy lone soul,
Fruit of Thy wondrous cross!
Then wilt Thou rest in love!
Thou wilt rejoice in singing,—
Rest in triumphant love,
Singing for joy o'er us.
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6 7 6 6 D
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MUSIC
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FOXWELL*
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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