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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... dead flesh sown . Flesh but the Top , which only Whips make go , The Steel whose rust is by afflictions worn , The Dust which good men from their feet must throw , A living - dead thing , till it be newborn , A Phoenix - life , that ...
... dead flesh sown . Flesh but the Top , which only Whips make go , The Steel whose rust is by afflictions worn , The Dust which good men from their feet must throw , A living - dead thing , till it be newborn , A Phoenix - life , that ...
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Donald Davie. 138 ( On the Death of his Son ) Dead ! dead ! the Child I lov'd so well ! Transported to the world above ! I need no more my heart conceal . I never dar'd indulge my love ; But may I not indulge my grief , And seek in tears ...
Donald Davie. 138 ( On the Death of his Son ) Dead ! dead ! the Child I lov'd so well ! Transported to the world above ! I need no more my heart conceal . I never dar'd indulge my love ; But may I not indulge my grief , And seek in tears ...
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... dead days Buds , leaves , and birds praise God In song and silent sound . The dead dock , stiff With last year's pride , 295 JAMES MCAULEY CLIFF ASHBY (1918- Latter Day Psalms.
... dead days Buds , leaves , and birds praise God In song and silent sound . The dead dock , stiff With last year's pride , 295 JAMES MCAULEY CLIFF ASHBY (1918- Latter Day Psalms.
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