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 Oh! listen, as the shouts arise From that meek band of little ones, Until they pierce the gladdened skies, And happiness o'er all things runs.

Hosanna in the highest! they Repeat with glowing heart and voice; Who then can now refuse to say 'In Sion's gentle rejoice?'

Oh! blessed, give me grace To cast away the works of night, To run with eagerness my race, And with unflinching faith to fight.

That, when Thou shalt from heaven descend To judge the quick and dead, my song May with the hymns of angels blend, And of the meek redeemed throng.