Hymns for the Amusement of Children (1791)/Immortality

HYMN XXXI. IMMORTALITY.

``Be of good cheer, for I, ev'n I, ``Have overcome the world; — The wind and tide are yours — apply Your oars with sails unfurl'd.

Sure Immortality was known To few, but very few, Before I came, the corner-stone, To build my work anew.

But now ye know it in your hearts, Ye hear it with your ears; <10> Not by dark vision, or by starts, Its evidence appears.

Sheep, blessed sheep, ye shall be brought To pleasures how divine! To joys surpassing human thought, And such as equal mine.

How brilliant past conceit each star Shall shine before the Lamb: 'Tis bliss to know not what you are, By knowing what I AM.