Classic Poem

Come , come join in our measures,
Swell, swell anthems of praise,
Earth, earth knows not our pleasures,
While such ascriptions we raise.
Sing, sing, sing, sing,
Sing in a chorus of joy.

Bring, bring hearts to the altar,
Sweet, pure, bright in their bloom,
Vow, vow never to falter,
Till you descend to the tomb.
Firm, firm, firm, firm,
Tread in the path of the just.

Bless, Lord, all our instructors,
Still, still favor our youth;
Long, long may our conductors,
Teach from the volume of Truth
Spare, spare, spare, spare,
Those who would point us to God.

Smile, Lord, smile on thy Servant,
Still, still guard and defend;
Here, here longings how fervent,
Would for his welfare ascend.
Pour, pour, pour, pour,
Blessings on shepherd and fold.

When, when earth shall have vanished,
Up, up, glad may we soar;
Death, sin, sorrow be banished,
While our hosannahs we pour,
Loud, loud, loud, loud,
In the bright temple on high.