Hymn 500
Lift the mind up higher.
BRIGHTER be the sky of Eden, And celestial beauties dear, When we soar to holier realms, Where the air is calm and clear.
Faith and courage "pilgrim stranger," Be thy animating theme; Heaven's beauties, pure and peaceful, Will impart a brighter mien.
Take the crown—the golden scepter— Hallelujahs crown thine end: 'Mid seraphic golden lyres Thou eternity shalt spend.