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Eternal Light! Eternal Light!
How pure the soul must be
When, placed within Thy searching sight,
It shrinks not, but with calm delight
Can live and look on Thee.
How pure the soul must be
When, placed within Thy searching sight,
It shrinks not, but with calm delight
Can live and look on Thee.
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The spirits that surround Thy throne
May bear the burning bliss;
But that is surely theirs alone,
Since they have never, never known
A fallen world like this.
May bear the burning bliss;
But that is surely theirs alone,
Since they have never, never known
A fallen world like this.
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Oh, how shall I, whose native sphere
Is dark, whose mind is dim,
Before th' Ineffable appear,
And on my natural spirit bear
The uncreated beam?
Is dark, whose mind is dim,
Before th' Ineffable appear,
And on my natural spirit bear
The uncreated beam?
4
There is a way for man to rise
To Thee, sublime Abode;
An Offering and a Sacrifice,
A Holy Spirit's energies,
An Advocate with God:
To Thee, sublime Abode;
An Offering and a Sacrifice,
A Holy Spirit's energies,
An Advocate with God:
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These, these prepare us for the sight
Of holiness above;
The sons of ignorance and night
May dwell in the eternal Light,
Through the eternal Love.
Of holiness above;
The sons of ignorance and night
May dwell in the eternal Light,
Through the eternal Love.
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City Of Santiago, Region II - ISABELA, Philippines
Studying Revelations 5, Ican't but worship the Lamb, for me, this song fits perfectly to what I want to say to my God and my Savior.
This hymn was quoted by Sinclair Ferguson in his teaching at the memorial service for RC Sproul on Dec. 20, 2017 and referencing RC's great respect and awe at the holiness of God as taught by Isaiah in the 6th chapter. The service can be seen again at RC Sproul.com. Wondrous.
Netanya
I can't wait as a created one to be there in the uncreated sphere.
Detroit, MI, United States
Born in England, son of Presbyterian parents, he became a minister and writer. He attacked the established church and was one of the 1st Nonconformists to improve hymn singing in their gatherings.
Of all his poems, only this one has remained. - Songs of the Spirit by Martin
San Jose, Ca, United States
Beautiful... "through eternal love". The sacrifice God provided makes us able to abide in the "uncreated" light. Blessings.