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To vanity and earthly pride
Thy mercy did with Israel dwell
How soon our tow'ring hopes are crossed
With redoubled rage return
Heroes, when with glory burning
As cheers the sun the tender flow'r
Nations, who in future story,
Thus far our cause is favour'd by the Lord
Oh! though, bright orb, great ruler of the day
Hail! mighty Joshua, hail!
Happy, oh thrice happy we
Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain
Father of mercy, hear the prayer we make
See the conquering hero comes!
Oh peerless maid, with beauty blest
The great Jehovah is our aweful theme
(C) 1991 Newport Classic, Ltd.
