And songs of joy again shall ring

Triumphant through the arch of heaven;—

The glorious song which angels sing,

Exulting over souls forgiven!

W. H. Burleigh.

The heir of Heaven, henceforth I dread not Death!

In Christ I live, in Christ I draw the breath

Of the true life. Let Sea, and Earth, and Sky,

Wage war against me: on my front I show