This world is all a fleeting show

This world is all a fleeting show

Author: Thomas Moore
Tune: WOODLAND (Gould)
Published in 96 hymnals

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1 This world is all a fleeting show,
For man's illusion giv'n;
The smiles of joy, the tears of wo,
Deceitful shine, deceitful flow,
There's nothing true but heav'n.

2 And false the light on glory's plume,
As fading hues of ev'n;
And hope, and joy, and beauty's bloom,
Are blossoms gathered for the tomb;
There's nothing true but heav'n.

3 Poor wand'rers of a stormy day,
From wave to wave were driv'n'
And fancy's flash, and reason's ray,
Serve but to light the troubled way;
There's nothing calm but heaven.

Source: Juvenile Choir: for the use of Sabbath Schools, Bible Classes and the social circle #69

Author: Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore United Kingdom 1779-1852. Born at Dublin, Ireland, the son of a grocer, he showed an early interest in music and acting. He was educated at a private school and Trinity College, Dublin. He read at the Middle Temple for the Bar. Moore did not profess religious piety. His translations of ‘Anacreon’ (celebrating wine, women, and song) were published in 1800, with a dedication to the Prince of Wales. He also wrote a comic opera, “the gypsy prince”, staged that year. In 1801 he published a collection of his own verse, “Poetical works of the late Thomas Little Esq”. A Catholic patriot, he defended the Church of Ireland, especially in later politics. In 1803 he held a post under the Government in Bermuda as regis… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: This world is all a fleeting show
Author: Thomas Moore
Language: English
Refrain First Line: But God is true
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d112

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