965. 11s. M. (Peculiar.) F. Osgood.
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Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf) and Chapin, E. H. (Edwin Hubbell)
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise."
1Approach not the altar
With gloom in thy soul;
Nor let thy feet falter,
From terror's control!
God loves not the sadness
Of fear and mistrust;
Oh serve him with gladness--
The Gentle, the Just!
2His bounty is tender,
His being is love,
His smile fills with splendor,
The blue arch above.
Confiding, believing,
Oh! enter always,
"His courts with thanksgiving--
His portals with praise!"
3Nor come to the temple
With pride in thy mien;
But lowly and simple,
In courage serene.
Bring meekly, before him,
The faith of a child:
Bow down and adore him,
With heart undefiled.