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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... Angels bright , Which stand before God's throne , And dwell in glorious light , Praise ye the Lord each one . You there so nigh Are much more meet Than we the feet , For things so high . You blessed souls at rest That see your Saviour's ...
... Angels bright , Which stand before God's throne , And dwell in glorious light , Praise ye the Lord each one . You there so nigh Are much more meet Than we the feet , For things so high . You blessed souls at rest That see your Saviour's ...
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... angels - having not the same ! It doth increase the value of his deeds ; In this a man a Seraphim exceeds . To act on obligations yet unknown , To act upon rewards as yet unshown , To keep commands whose beauty's yet unseen , To cherish ...
... angels - having not the same ! It doth increase the value of his deeds ; In this a man a Seraphim exceeds . To act on obligations yet unknown , To act upon rewards as yet unshown , To keep commands whose beauty's yet unseen , To cherish ...
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... angels chanted from above . With them the joyful tidings first begun Of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son . Then to the watchful shepherds it was told , Who heard the angelic herald's voice : ' Behold ! I bring good tidings of a ...
... angels chanted from above . With them the joyful tidings first begun Of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son . Then to the watchful shepherds it was told , Who heard the angelic herald's voice : ' Behold ! I bring good tidings of a ...
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ANONYMOUS 7TH10TH CENTURY | 1 |
ANONYMOUS 14TH CENTURY | 7 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER c 13401400 | 14 |
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