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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... glory springing from a feeble state , Where mere belief doth , if not conquer fate , Surmount , and pass what it doth antedate . Ibid . ( Contentment ) Contentment is a sleepy thing , If it in death alone must die ; A quiet mind is ...
... glory springing from a feeble state , Where mere belief doth , if not conquer fate , Surmount , and pass what it doth antedate . Ibid . ( Contentment ) Contentment is a sleepy thing , If it in death alone must die ; A quiet mind is ...
Page 158
... Glory in thy perfect love . Finish then thy New Creation , Pure and spotless let us be ; Let us see thy great salvation Perfectly restored in thee , Changed from glory into glory Till in heaven we take our place , Till we cast our ...
... Glory in thy perfect love . Finish then thy New Creation , Pure and spotless let us be ; Let us see thy great salvation Perfectly restored in thee , Changed from glory into glory Till in heaven we take our place , Till we cast our ...
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... glory of God . For thy glory we are , Created to share Both the nature and kingdom divine : Created again That our souls may remain In time and eternity thine . With thanks we approve The design of thy love Which hath join'd us , in ...
... glory of God . For thy glory we are , Created to share Both the nature and kingdom divine : Created again That our souls may remain In time and eternity thine . With thanks we approve The design of thy love Which hath join'd us , in ...
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ANONYMOUS 7TH10TH CENTURY | 1 |
ANONYMOUS 14TH CENTURY | 7 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER c 13401400 | 14 |
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