Imperishable majesty streamed forth

From thy empyreal throne, the elect of earth

Shall be—divested at the appointed hour

Of all dishonour, cleansed from mortal stain.

—Accomplish, then, their number; and conclude

Time's weary course! Or if, by thy decree,

The consummation that will come by stealth

Be yet far distant, let thy Word prevail,

Oh! let thy Word prevail, to take away

The sting of human nature. Spread the law,