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Hymnal: Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 2 #55 (1760) First Line: How vain a thought is bliss below! Lyrics: I. How vain a thought is bliss below! 'Tis all an airy dream! How empty are the joys that flow On pleasure's smiling stream! II. Now gayly-painted bubbles rise With varied colours bright; They break, the short amusement flies— Can this be call'd delight? III. Transparent now, and all serene The gentle current flows: While fancy draws the flatt'ring scene, How fair the landskip shows! IV. But soon its transient charms decay, When ruffling tempests blow; The soft delusions fleet away, And pleasure ends in woe. V. Why do I here expect repose? Or seek for bliss in vain? Since every pleasure earth bestows, Is but dissembled pain. VI. O let my nobler wishes soar Beyond these seats of night; In heav'n substantial bliss explore, And permanent delight! VII. There pleasure flows forever clear; And rising to the view Such dazling scenes of joy appear, As fancy never drew. VIII. No fleeting landskip cheats the gaze, Nor airy form beguiles; But everlasting bliss displays Her undissembled smiles. IX. Adieu to all below the skies, Celestial guardian come! On thy kind wing my soul would rise To her eternal home. Languages: English

How vain a thought is bliss below

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Seamen's Hymns and Devotional Assistant #d286 (1859)

How vain a thought is bliss below!

Hymnal: Sacred Poetry and Music Reconciled; or a Collection of Hymns, Original and Compiled #400 (1830)

How vain a thought is bliss below

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d402 (1856) Languages: English

How vain a thought is bliss below!

Author: Mrs. Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Sacred Poetry #430 (1818) Languages: English

How vain a thought is bliss below!

Author: Mrs. Steele Hymnal: The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #430 (1819)

How vain a thought is bliss below!

Author: Mrs. Steele Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #430 (1846) Languages: English

How vain a thought is bliss below

Author: Mrs. Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Sacred Poetry #430 (1812) Topics: Afflictions and Changes of Life Languages: English

How vain a thought is bliss below

Hymnal: A New Selection of Hymns; designed for the use of conference meetings, private circles, and congregations, as a supplement to Dr. Watts' Psalms and Hymns #460 (1812) Languages: English

How vain a thought is bliss below

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: The Christian Melodist #536 (1849)

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