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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... bright squadrons round about us plant , And all for love , and nothing for reward : O ! why should heavenly God to men have such regard ? from Amoretti Most glorious Lord of life ! that , on this day , Didst make thy triumph over death ...
... bright squadrons round about us plant , And all for love , and nothing for reward : O ! why should heavenly God to men have such regard ? from Amoretti Most glorious Lord of life ! that , on this day , Didst make thy triumph over death ...
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... 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 face ...
... 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 face ...
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... bright , And calm and full , yet doth not cloy . ' Tis such a blissful thing , that still Doth vivify , And shine and smile , and hath the skill To please without Eternity . Thou art a toilsome Mole , or less , A moving mist ; But life ...
... bright , And calm and full , yet doth not cloy . ' Tis such a blissful thing , that still Doth vivify , And shine and smile , and hath the skill To please without Eternity . Thou art a toilsome Mole , or less , A moving mist ; But life ...
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