Earth And Heaven

Here bliss is short, imperfect, insecure; But total, absolute, and perfect there. Here, time's a moment, short our happiest state, There, infinite duration is our date. Here, Satan tempts, and troubles e'en the best; There, Satan's power extends not to the blest. In a weak, simply body, here I dwell; But there I drop this frail and sickly shell. Here, my best thoughts are stained with guilt and fear; But love and pardon shall be perfect there . Here, my best duties are defiled with...