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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... church may bear at its foot or at its head the name of Charles Wesley or Isaac Watts , the text that we sing from our hymn - book is likely to differ in important respects from any text that Wesley or Watts authorized . And in any case ...
... church may bear at its foot or at its head the name of Charles Wesley or Isaac Watts , the text that we sing from our hymn - book is likely to differ in important respects from any text that Wesley or Watts authorized . And in any case ...
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... Church are , or have become , folk - poetry ; and we treat them properly , with proper gratitude and respect , when we treat them as we treat other folk - poetry . I find that the poets I have represented most lavishly are Herbert and ...
... Church are , or have become , folk - poetry ; and we treat them properly , with proper gratitude and respect , when we treat them as we treat other folk - poetry . I find that the poets I have represented most lavishly are Herbert and ...
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... Church the Garden of Christ We are a Garden wall'd around , Chosen and made peculiar Ground ; A little Spot inclos'd by Grace Out of the World's wide Wilderness . Like Trees of Myrrh and Spice we stand , Planted by God the Father's Hand ...
... Church the Garden of Christ We are a Garden wall'd around , Chosen and made peculiar Ground ; A little Spot inclos'd by Grace Out of the World's wide Wilderness . Like Trees of Myrrh and Spice we stand , Planted by God the Father's Hand ...
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ANONYMOUS 7TH10TH CENTURY | 1 |
ANONYMOUS 14TH CENTURY | 7 |
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