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O who, in such a world as this,

by James Montgomery

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 381 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

O who, in such a world as this, Could bear his lot of pain, Did not one radiant hope of bliss Unclouded yet remain?

Verse 2

That hope the sovereign Lord has given Who reigns above the skies; Hope that unites the soul to heaven By faith's endearing ties.

Verse 3

Each care, each ill of mortal birth, Is sent in pitying love, To lift the hungering heart from earth And speed its flight above.

Verse 4

And every pang that wrings the breast, And every joy that dies, Bids us to seek a purer rest And trust to holier ties.

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