Poems (1828) by Thomas Gent
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He shrinks--he trembles 'mid his inmost halls,
And all his damn'd illusions melt away! The charm dissolved--immortal, fair, and free, Thy holy fanes shall rise, celestial Charity! HYMN. Sung by the Children of the City of London School of Instruction and Industry. CHORUS. Sacred, and heart-deep be the sound Which speaks the Great Redeemer's praise, His mercies every where abound, Let all their grateful voices raise. BOYS. The friendless child, to manhood grown, Will ne'er forget your parent care; You've made each youthful heart your own, Oh! then accept our humble prayer. GIRLS. For ever be that bounty praised, |
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