| Stanza | Poetry Source by First Line | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to ev'ry fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. |
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 1 |
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| 2 |
Should earth against my soul engage, And fiery darts by hurled, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. |
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 2 |
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| 3 |
Let cares like a wild deluge come, And storms of sorrow fall! May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heav'n, my all. |
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 3 |
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| 4 |
There I shall bathe my weary soul In seas of heav'nly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. |
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 4 |