New Elegant Extracts: A Unique Selection from the Most Eminent British Poets and Poetical Translators, Volume 1Richard Alfred Davenport C. and C. Whittingham, 1823 |
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... faith , the noontide day . Soul of the Universe ! thy wisdom first The rage composed of warring elements ( The subject of a nobler future song * ) , Yon all surrounding heavens with crystal orbs Garnish'd , and living gems , in goodly ...
... faith , the noontide day . Soul of the Universe ! thy wisdom first The rage composed of warring elements ( The subject of a nobler future song * ) , Yon all surrounding heavens with crystal orbs Garnish'd , and living gems , in goodly ...
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... Faith , and Meekness without guile . Hence flow the odours out , our prayers perfume , Like incense , rising fragrant on the Throne , From golden vials pour'd , by elder hands ! Extinct thy influential radiance , Sin , Incumbent on the ...
... Faith , and Meekness without guile . Hence flow the odours out , our prayers perfume , Like incense , rising fragrant on the Throne , From golden vials pour'd , by elder hands ! Extinct thy influential radiance , Sin , Incumbent on the ...
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... Faith led the van , her mantle dipp'd in blue , Steady her ken , and gaining on the skies ; Obedient miracles around her flew : She pray'd , and heaven burst open on her eyes , And golden valves roll'd back in wondrous wise : And now ...
... Faith led the van , her mantle dipp'd in blue , Steady her ken , and gaining on the skies ; Obedient miracles around her flew : She pray'd , and heaven burst open on her eyes , And golden valves roll'd back in wondrous wise : And now ...
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... Faith may anchor on a tranquil shore . For all the ravage of this finite sphere Can do the city of our God no ill : - The holy place He plants his dwelling near Smiles at the storm that baffles human skill . Though heathen nations in ...
... Faith may anchor on a tranquil shore . For all the ravage of this finite sphere Can do the city of our God no ill : - The holy place He plants his dwelling near Smiles at the storm that baffles human skill . Though heathen nations in ...
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... faith like that which Israel saw When Moses gave them miracles and law ; Yet , gracious Charity , indulgent guest , - Were not thy power exerted in my breast , Those speeches would send up unheeded prayer , That scorn of life would be ...
... faith like that which Israel saw When Moses gave them miracles and law ; Yet , gracious Charity , indulgent guest , - Were not thy power exerted in my breast , Those speeches would send up unheeded prayer , That scorn of life would be ...
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Common terms and phrases
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