Classic Poem

J ESUS with groans and blood redeem'd
A people, to be styl'd his own;
By virgin chastity of mind,
And unpolluted manners known.

Illustrious unity of souls!
All the bright offspring of the day;
Like their eternal parent pure,
Led and enliven'd by his ray.

Here the great Father dwells, supreme,
And here his great vicegerent son:
While life and bliss, from both deriv'd,
Through the rejoicing houshold run.

Sweet fellowship of peace and joy,
'Tween man below and God above!
Delightful tie of man to man,
By the strong pow'r of christian love!

O blest Community! who hold
Titles divine, immortal claims:
Heav'n's everlasting roll records,
In letter'd gold, your worthy names.

The morn, the promis'd morn shall beam,
When your exalted saviour-king
Shall purge you from all sinful spot,
And to his Father's presence bring.