The Sunday Book of PoetryMacmillan, 1865 - 318 pages A collection of religious poetry for children. Also includes prayers and hymns. |
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... doth move ; And so climb from sphere to sphere , Till our song th ' Almighty hear . So shall He from Heaven's high tower On the earth His blessing shower ; All this huge wide orb we see Shall one choir , one temple be ; There our voices ...
... doth move ; And so climb from sphere to sphere , Till our song th ' Almighty hear . So shall He from Heaven's high tower On the earth His blessing shower ; All this huge wide orb we see Shall one choir , one temple be ; There our voices ...
Page 28
... doth sigh , and weep , And the world is drowned in sleep , Yet mine eyes the watch do keep , Sweet Spirit , comfort me . When God knows I'm tossed about Either with despair or doubt , Yet before the glass be out , Sweet Spirit , comfort ...
... doth sigh , and weep , And the world is drowned in sleep , Yet mine eyes the watch do keep , Sweet Spirit , comfort me . When God knows I'm tossed about Either with despair or doubt , Yet before the glass be out , Sweet Spirit , comfort ...
Page 60
... doth reign . " XLVIII 7. Moultrie THE RESURRECTION GOT me flowers to strew Thy way ; I for me flowers to streny Ty w But Thou wast up by break of day And brought'st Thy sweets along with Thee . The sun arising in the East , Though he ...
... doth reign . " XLVIII 7. Moultrie THE RESURRECTION GOT me flowers to strew Thy way ; I for me flowers to streny Ty w But Thou wast up by break of day And brought'st Thy sweets along with Thee . The sun arising in the East , Though he ...
Page 77
... doth possess The festal Hebrew cottages ; The blest destroyer comes not there To interrupt the sacred cheer : Upon their doors he read , and understood God's protection writ in blood ; Well was he skilled i ' the character divine ; And ...
... doth possess The festal Hebrew cottages ; The blest destroyer comes not there To interrupt the sacred cheer : Upon their doors he read , and understood God's protection writ in blood ; Well was he skilled i ' the character divine ; And ...
Page 97
... doth supersede All other , when her ardent gaze Roves from the living brother's face , And rests upon the Life indeed . All subtle thought , all curious fears , Borne down by gladness so complete , She bows , she bathes the Saviour's ...
... doth supersede All other , when her ardent gaze Roves from the living brother's face , And rests upon the Life indeed . All subtle thought , all curious fears , Borne down by gladness so complete , She bows , she bathes the Saviour's ...
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