The Sunday Book of PoetryMacmillan, 1865 - 318 pages A collection of religious poetry for children. Also includes prayers and hymns. |
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... head of the Writ- ten Word , and indeed in all the divisions , are of an equally decided religious character . But in illustrating some passages of Holy Scripture , in delineating the various phases and duties of life , in tracing out ...
... head of the Writ- ten Word , and indeed in all the divisions , are of an equally decided religious character . But in illustrating some passages of Holy Scripture , in delineating the various phases and duties of life , in tracing out ...
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... head . Judge not the Lord by feeble sense , But trust Him for His grace ; Behind a frowning Providence He hides a smiling face . His purposes will ripen fast , Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste , But sweet will be ...
... head . Judge not the Lord by feeble sense , But trust Him for His grace ; Behind a frowning Providence He hides a smiling face . His purposes will ripen fast , Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste , But sweet will be ...
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... head , And with doubts disquieted , Sweet Spirit , comfort me . When the house 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 ...
... head , And with doubts disquieted , Sweet Spirit , comfort me . When the house 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 ...
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... head ; And the high - raised hope sublime , And the triumph of the time When through Zion's streets the way Of her peaceful Conqueror lay , Who , fulfilling ancient fame , Meek , and with salvation came . But of all this scanty state ...
... head ; And the high - raised hope sublime , And the triumph of the time When through Zion's streets the way Of her peaceful Conqueror lay , Who , fulfilling ancient fame , Meek , and with salvation came . But of all this scanty state ...
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... head High above the lowly shed ; Or are seen a long - drawn train Winding down into the plain , From below the light blue line Of the hills in distance fine . Dear for your own sake , whence are ye ? Dearer for the mystery That is round ...
... head High above the lowly shed ; Or are seen a long - drawn train Winding down into the plain , From below the light blue line Of the hills in distance fine . Dear for your own sake , whence are ye ? Dearer for the mystery That is round ...
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angels art thou Ben Jonson beneath bird bless blest breast breath bright calm child Christ clouds crown dark dead dear death deep divine doth dream dust E'en earth eternal evermore eyes faith faithless fear flowers forever gaze glorious glory God's golden grace grave grief hand happy hast hath hear heard heart Heaven heavenly Henry Hart Milman holy Holy habits hope hour HYMN Jesus John Dryden John Milton King Lamb of God land light live look Lord lowly morn ne'er never night o'er peace praise pray prayer psalm rest round sacred saints Saviour SEA OF GALILEE shalt shine Sicily silent sing skies sleep slumber smile soft song sorrow soul sound spirit spring star star of Bethlehem strife sweet tears thee thine thou art thought throne Thy love tomb unto voice wave weary weep wind wings word Wykeham's