The Voice of Praise ‎#874

874. Blest hour, when righteous souls shall meet

1 Blessed hour, when righteous souls shall meet,
Shall meet to part no more;
And with celestial welcome greet
On an immortal shore!

2 The parent finds his long-lost child;
Brothers on brother gaze:
The tear of resignation mild
Is changed to joy and praise.

3 Each tender tie, dissolved with pain,
With endless bliss is crowned:
All that was dead revives again,
All that was lost is found.

4 Congenial minds, arrayed in light,
High thoughts shall interchange;
Nor cease, with ever new delight,
On wings of love to range.

5 Their Father marks their generous flame,
And looks complacent down:
The smile that owns their filial claims,
Is their immortal crown.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest hour, when righteous souls shall meet
• Author: Houghton
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Life and Death; I shall go to Him

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