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THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM
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From step to step—brave the progress,pleasant the ascent into the high city;fair is that host, on the path of attainment (?)many thousands, a hundred of hundreds.
In the circuit of the ramparts—great its strength (?)—in the interior of the chief city,bright glossy galleries,firm red-gold bridges.
Therein are flowering landsever fresh in all seasons,with the produce of each well-loved fruitwith their thousand fragrances.
l. 553.The nine grades of heaven,around the King of all causation,without loss of glory, with vigour of strength,without pride, without envy.
In abundant profusion (?) under the lawful Kingthis their exact number,seventy- two excellent hostsin each grade of the grades.
The number of each host, unmeasured gladness,there is none that could know it,except the King should know itwho created them out of nothing.
A majestic King over them all,King of flowery heaven,a goodly, righteous, steadfast King,King of royal generosity in His regal dwelling.
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