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But God has told us by his Son, How that triumphant church is one With all the saints, on Earth, who go Campaigning through a world of woe; And one with that dear army blest, Whose fight is o’er, yet calmly rest, In Paradise—not mute, nor dumb, Praying with us, Thy kingdom come, And ready, at the Master’s call, To rise where Christ is all in all. Oh ye baptised, and cross’d beside, Ye soldiers of the Crucified, That stand in phalanx deep and broad, The one Church Catholic of God! Know ye full well, that every day With you, the old Apostles pray; With you, as if on Earth they stood, The prophets’ goodly brotherhood Are praising God; and with them bright, The martyrs’ noble host in light.