Luke 9:33: Blind to the Christian mystery

Blind to the Christian mystery,
We first a glimpse of glory see,
And zealous for Thy cause
Expect with sanguine hope and vain
The rest before the toil to gain,
The crown before the cross.

But ah! we know not what we say,
Who for pure consolation pray,
And seek with fond desire
In pomp of ghostly gifts to shine,
And in our fleshly prisons join
The bright celestial choir.