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The Promised Land

Anne Steele • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 33:17

Verse 1

Far from these scenes of night, Unbounded glories rise, And realms of joy and pure delight Unknown to mortal eyes.

Verse 2

Fair land! could mortal eyes But half its charms explore, How would our spirits long to rise, And dwell on earth no more!

Verse 3

No cloud those regions know, Realms ever bright and fair! For sin, the source of mortal woe, Can never enter there.

Verse 4

O may the prospect fire Our hearts with ardent love, Till wings of faith, and strong desire, Beat every thought above.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 33:17

Reference 2

  • john 17:24

Reference 3

  • hebrews 11:16

Reference 4

  • revelation 7:11-17

Reference 5

  • revelation 21:27

Reference 6

  • revelation 22:15