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VASHTI.
It is something, yes, all, for us to stand.
Clasping by faith our Saviour's hand;
To learn to labor, live and fight
On the side of God and changeless light.
Clasping by faith our Saviour's hand;
To learn to labor, live and fight
On the side of God and changeless light.
Vashti.
She leaned her head upon her hand
And heard the King's decree—
"My lords are feasting in my halls;
Bid Vashti come to me.
And heard the King's decree—
"My lords are feasting in my halls;
Bid Vashti come to me.
"I've shown the treasures of my house,
My costly jewels rare,
But with the glory of her eyes
No rubies can compare.
My costly jewels rare,
But with the glory of her eyes
No rubies can compare.
"Adorn'd and crown'd I'd have her come,
With all her queenly grace,
And, 'mid my lords and mighty men,
Unveil her lovely face.
With all her queenly grace,
And, 'mid my lords and mighty men,
Unveil her lovely face.
"Each gem that sparkles in my crown,
Or glitters on my throne,
Or glitters on my throne,
