The Poetical WorksMacmillan, 1889 - 536 pages |
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Page ix
... Truth and Divine Love rejected by the World ib . ib . ib . Living Water 412 380 The Soul that loves God finds Him every- 383 where ib . ib . Gratitude and Love to God . 413 Lines 384 The Testimony of Divine Adoption . ib . Page God ...
... Truth and Divine Love rejected by the World ib . ib . ib . Living Water 412 380 The Soul that loves God finds Him every- 383 where ib . ib . Gratitude and Love to God . 413 Lines 384 The Testimony of Divine Adoption . ib . Page God ...
Page xiv
... truth let Echo tell In language warm as could be breathed or penned In painted plumes superbly drest . · Pag 391 388 173 392 13 In Scotland's realm , where trees are few In these sad hours , a prey to ceaseless pain In this mimic form ...
... truth let Echo tell In language warm as could be breathed or penned In painted plumes superbly drest . · Pag 391 388 173 392 13 In Scotland's realm , where trees are few In these sad hours , a prey to ceaseless pain In this mimic form ...
Page xxxiv
... truth , it was abominable pride of heart , indignation , and vanity , and deserves no better name . How should such a creature be admitted into those pure and sinless mansions , where nothing shall enter that defileth , did not the ...
... truth , it was abominable pride of heart , indignation , and vanity , and deserves no better name . How should such a creature be admitted into those pure and sinless mansions , where nothing shall enter that defileth , did not the ...
Page xxxix
... truth cannot be doubted . Mr. Bull , in his Memorials of Newton , declares that again and again he had heard his father say that they were about to be married when Cowper's malady returned in 1773 , and that Bull knew this from Mrs ...
... truth cannot be doubted . Mr. Bull , in his Memorials of Newton , declares that again and again he had heard his father say that they were about to be married when Cowper's malady returned in 1773 , and that Bull knew this from Mrs ...
Page xlv
... Truth , " " Table - Talk , " " Expostulation , " all in such rapid succession , that these four poems , begun in December 1780 , were finished in the following March . He had acquainted Newton with what he was doing , and now requested ...
... Truth , " " Table - Talk , " " Expostulation , " all in such rapid succession , that these four poems , begun in December 1780 , were finished in the following March . He had acquainted Newton with what he was doing , and now requested ...
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Page 204 - Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul, Were he on earth, would hear, approve, and own, Paul should himself direct me. I would trace His master-strokes, and draw from his design. I would express him simple, grave, sincere ; In doctrine uncorrupt ; in language plain, And plain in manner ; decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture ; much impressed Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it, too ; affectionate in look And tender in address,...
Page 318 - I will obey, not willingly alone, But gladly, as the precept were her own ; And, while that face renews my filial grief, Fancy shall weave a charm for my relief, Shall steep me in Elysian reverie, A momentary dream that thou art she.
Page 319 - Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss — Ah, that maternal smile ! It answers — Yes. I heard the bell tolled on thy burial day, I saw the hearse that bore thee slow away, And, turning from my nursery window, drew A long, long sigh, and wept a last adieu l But was it such ? — It was.
Page 319 - But was it such? — It was. — Where thou art gone Adieus and farewells are a sound unknown. May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore, The parting word shall pass my lips no more!
Page 33 - The hand that gave it, still supplies The gracious light and heat ; His truths upon the nations rise, They rise, but never set. 4 Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day.
Page 36 - It can bring with it nothing But he will bear us through : Who gives the lilies clothing Will clothe his people too : Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed ; And he who feeds the ravens Will give his children bread.
Page 305 - His long red cloak, well brushed and neat, He manfully did throw. Now see him mounted once again Upon his nimble steed, Full slowly pacing o'er the stones, With caution and good heed. But finding soon a smoother road Beneath his well-shod feet, The snorting beast began to trot, Which galled him in his seat. X So, Fair and softly...
Page 28 - Dear dying Lamb ! Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more.
Page 33 - His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err,* And scan his work in vain : God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
Page 33 - Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.