A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations / Consisting of Choice Passages from the Sacred Poetry of All Ages and Countries, Classified and Arranged, for Facility of Reference, Under Subject Headings; Illustrated by Striking Passages from Scripture, and Forming Altogether a Complete Book of Devotional Poetry.

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When shall I reach that happy place,

And be for ever blest?

When shall I see my Father’s face,

And in his bosom rest?

Stennet.

Tell me, where is the promised land—

The Canaan of our earthly hopes,

Where Peace and Joy go hand in hand,

By sparkling streams, and flowery slopes?

It may be far, it may be near,