Classic Poem

The just shall live by faith
On the dear Son of God,
For so the scripture saith,
Wash'd in the Saviour's blood.

For Christians they are call'd.
And followers of the Lamb,
Though once in sin enthrall'd,
Now bear the Saviour's name.

Unpolluted flames
Of sacred fire they be,
Then read their holy names
And their bright kindred see,

And hear them sing,
And shout Christ's praise—
The heavens ring
With their loud lays.

There are no words of slander,
In all the heavenly Zion;
Nor are there those of anger,
And this we may rely on:

But all is mild
And calm as day,
Their souls combin'd
On heaven's highway.