The New Oxford Book of Christian VerseDonald Davie A treasury of some of the most beautiful and moving poems in the English language. In the introduction, the editor examines the vast variety and importance of Christian verse in English and American literature. |
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... JOHN CLARE ( 1793-1864 ) 182. Lord , Hear my Prayer 222 THOMAS BINNEY ( 1798–1874 ) 183. Eternal Light 223 JOHN HENRY NEWMAN ( 1801-1890 ) 184. from The Dream of Gerontius ( Praise to the holiest in the height ) 224 185. ( Guidance ) ...
... JOHN CLARE ( 1793-1864 ) 182. Lord , Hear my Prayer 222 THOMAS BINNEY ( 1798–1874 ) 183. Eternal Light 223 JOHN HENRY NEWMAN ( 1801-1890 ) 184. from The Dream of Gerontius ( Praise to the holiest in the height ) 224 185. ( Guidance ) ...
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... John Berryman : From Henry's Fate ( 1977 ) . Copyright © 1969 by John Berryman , copyright © 1975 , 1976 , 1977 by Kate Berryman . Reprinted by permission of Faber & Faber Ltd. , and Farrar Straus & Giroux Inc. John Betjeman : From ...
... John Berryman : From Henry's Fate ( 1977 ) . Copyright © 1969 by John Berryman , copyright © 1975 , 1976 , 1977 by Kate Berryman . Reprinted by permission of Faber & Faber Ltd. , and Farrar Straus & Giroux Inc. John Betjeman : From ...
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... John , 254 Betjeman , Sir John , 243 Binney , Thomas , 183 Blake , William , 170 Bradstreet , Anne , 82 , 83 Bridges , Robert , 224 , 225 Bunyan , John , IOI Burns , Robert , 171 Byrom , John , 128 Campion , Thomas , 45 Chaucer ...
... John , 254 Betjeman , Sir John , 243 Binney , Thomas , 183 Blake , William , 170 Bradstreet , Anne , 82 , 83 Bridges , Robert , 224 , 225 Bunyan , John , IOI Burns , Robert , 171 Byrom , John , 128 Campion , Thomas , 45 Chaucer ...
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