The Little Seraph ‎#84b

84b. Merdin

1 Burst, ye em'rald gates, and bring
To my raptured vision.
All the ecstatic joys that spring
Round the bright elysian;
Lo! we lift our longing eyes,
Break, ye intervening skies?
Sons of righteousness arise,
Ope the gates of paradise.

Text Information

• First Line: Burst, ye em'rald gates, and bring
• Title: Merdin
• Publication Date: 1874
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MERDIN
• Composer: Dr. L. Mason
• Meter: 7s, 6s & 7s
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.