Charles Hubert Hastings Parry - Amberley - текст песни (слова)

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The roseate hues of early dawn, the brightness of the day, 
The crimson of the sunset sky, how fast they fade away! 
O for the pearly gates of Heav'n! O for the golden floor! 
O for the Sun of Righteousness that setteth nevermore! 
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The highest hopes we cherish here, how fast they tire and faint! 
How many a spot defiles the robe that wraps an earthly saint! 
O for a heart that never sins! O for a soul washed white! 
O for a voice to praise our King, nor weary day or night! 
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Here faith is ours, and heavenly hopes, and grace to lead us higher; 
But there are perfectness and peace beyond our best desire. 
O by Thy love and anguish, Lord, O by Thy life laid down, 
Grant that we fall not from Thy grace, nor cast away our crown! 
Lyrics: Ce­cil F. Al­ex­an­der, 1853