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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... breath . Then farewell , world ; thy uttermost I see ; Eternal Love , maintain thy life in me . 31 ALEXANDER HUME ? 1557-1609 Of the Day Estivall O perfite light , quhilk schaid away The darkenes from the light , And set a ruler ou'r ...
... breath . Then farewell , world ; thy uttermost I see ; Eternal Love , maintain thy life in me . 31 ALEXANDER HUME ? 1557-1609 Of the Day Estivall O perfite light , quhilk schaid away The darkenes from the light , And set a ruler ou'r ...
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... breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose ! Lo , such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod ; Whose secret heart , with influence sweet , Is upward drawn to God ! By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay ...
... breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose ! Lo , such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod ; Whose secret heart , with influence sweet , Is upward drawn to God ! By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay ...
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... breath but breath . And if indeed I fail , At least to know the worst is sweet . Defeat means nothing but defeat , No drearier can befall . And if I gain - Oh gun at sea , Oh bells that in the steeples be , At first repeat it slow ! For ...
... breath but breath . And if indeed I fail , At least to know the worst is sweet . Defeat means nothing but defeat , No drearier can befall . And if I gain - Oh gun at sea , Oh bells that in the steeples be , At first repeat it slow ! For ...
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