Hymn 81 — O Lord, Thy glory we behold,
| 81 | J. N. DARBY (1800-1882) | C.M. |
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O Lord, Thy glory we behold, Though not with mortal eyes; That glory on the Father's throne No human sight descries. | |
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'Tis thence -- now Thou art gone on high, Redemption's work complete -- The Spirit brings Thy glory nigh To those who for Thee wait. | |
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'Tis not for human eye to see, Nor human ear to hear, Nor heart conceive what it may be, Or bring the prospect near. | |
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But God, in love, has freely giv'n His Spirit, who reveals All He's prepared for those, in heav'n, Whom here on earth He seals. | |
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And we our great Forerunner see In all His glory there; Yet not ashamed with such as we, As Firstborn, all to share. | |
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The new creation's stainless joy Gleams through the present gloom; That world of bliss without alloy, The saints' eternal home. | |