The Penitent

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1. I mourn with thee, and yet rejoice
2. That thou shouldst sorrow so;
3. With angel choirs I join my voice
4. To bless the sinner's woe.
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6. Though friends and kindred turn away,
7. And laugh thy grief to scorn;
8. I hear the great Redeemer say,
9. "Blessed are ye that mourn."
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11. Hold on thy course, nor deem it strange
12. That earthly cords are riven:
13. Man may lament the wondrous change,
14. But "there is joy in heaven!"