Text:Merdin
Tune:MERDIN
Composer:Dr. L. Mason

84b. Merdin

1 Burst, ye em'rald gates, and bring
To my raptured vision.
All the ecstatic joys that spring
Round the bright elysian;
Lo! we lift our longing eyes,
Break, ye intervening skies?
Sons of righteousness arise,
Ope the gates of paradise.

Text Information
First Line: Burst, ye em'rald gates, and bring
Title: Merdin
Publication Date: 1874
Tune Information
Name: MERDIN
Composer: Dr. L. Mason
Meter: 7s, 6s & 7s
Key: G Major or modal



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