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Now gladly bear the burden; With zeal thy task maintain, And gifts shall crown thy labour, And all thy loss be gain, When decked with splendour thou shalt be, Where glory dwells eternally.

URBS BEATA HIERUSALEM, Part I

The author of this fine old rugged hymn is unknown. It is conjectured to be of sixth- or seventh-century date. It passed into many mediæval Breviaries, sometimes entire, but often divided into two parts. It was largely used for the dedication of churches.

Part I.