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The Testing.

Representative Text

A day for solemn trial
Of men is drawing near,
Who has the hidden substance,
Who dross, will then appear.
O God, let me experience
Upon my heart thy grace;
That is the stamp and image
Alone that day can pass.

Favourite Welsh Hymns, 1854

Translator: Joseph Morris

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Text Information

First Line: A day for solemn trial
Title: The Testing.
Translator: Joseph Morris (1854)
Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.6.7.6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1854
Copyright: Public Domain

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