It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
From sorrow, toil and pain,
And sin we shall be free;
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.’
“And Muhlenberg, the Episcopalian, joins in the chorus that the poet-choir are singing, and lifts his gaze to that heavenly country, and exultantly sings:
‘Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet,
Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet;