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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... eternal throne , And claim the crown , through Christ , my own . ' O thou Eternal Victim slain ' O thou Eternal Victim slain A sacrifice for guilty man , By the Eternal Spirit made An offering in the sinner's stead ; Our everlasting ...
... eternal throne , And claim the crown , through Christ , my own . ' O thou Eternal Victim slain ' O thou Eternal Victim slain A sacrifice for guilty man , By the Eternal Spirit made An offering in the sinner's stead ; Our everlasting ...
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... Eternal Father , strong to save ' Eternal Father , strong to save , Whose arm doth bind the restless wave , Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep ; Oh , hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea ...
... Eternal Father , strong to save ' Eternal Father , strong to save , Whose arm doth bind the restless wave , Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep ; Oh , hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea ...
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... Eternal Father , strong to save Eternal Light ! Eternal Light ! False life ! a foil and no more , when Farewell , dear babe , my heart's too much content Father of Heaven , and Him , by whom Few ever came to help you speak or sell ...
... Eternal Father , strong to save Eternal Light ! Eternal Light ! False life ! a foil and no more , when Farewell , dear babe , my heart's too much content Father of Heaven , and Him , by whom Few ever came to help you speak or sell ...
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