Honor and happiness unite <br />To make the Christian's name a praise; <br />How fair the scene, how clear the light, <br />That fills the remnant of His days! <br /> <br />A kingly character He bears, <br />No change His priestly office knows; <br />Unfading is the crown He wears, <br />His joys can never reach a close. <br /> <br />Adorn'd with glory from on high, <br />Salvation shines upon His face; <br />His robe is of the ethereal dye, <br />His steps are dignity and grace. <br /> <br />Inferior honors He disdains, <br />Nor stoops to take applause from earth; <br />The King of kings Himself maintains <br />The expenses of His heavenly birth. <br /> <br />The noblest creature seen below, <br />Ordain'd to fill a throne above; <br />God gives him all He can bestow, <br />His kingdom of eternal love! <br /> <br />My soul is ravished at the thought! <br />Methinks from earth I see Him rise! <br />Angels congratulate His lot, <br />And shout Him welcome to the skies.<br /><br />William Cowper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-christian/
