173 - THAT BLEST ABODE 1. Ah, that blest abode above who shall pass its portals? Who at length in peace and love dwell with the immortals? They who battle for the right when the day is longest They who conquer in the fight when the foe is strongest 2. Who shall nearest to the throne have a place appointed? Who have greatest favour shown by the Lord's anointed They who serve Him gladly now King and Captain royal Ever mindful of their vow, noble, steadfast, loyal
173 - THAT BLEST ABODE 3. Ah, the bliss of heav'ns abode, rise, my soul to win it Shrink not from the weary road, but in faith begin it List'n not to the call of sense, earth is vain and lying Yonder is thy recompense 'Mid a bliss undying (3x)