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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Page 148
... Grace , my flinty soul Till melting waters flow , And deep repentance drown mine eyes In undissembled woe . The Church the Garden of Christ We are a Garden wall'd around , Chosen and made peculiar Ground ; A little Spot inclos'd by Grace ...
... Grace , my flinty soul Till melting waters flow , And deep repentance drown mine eyes In undissembled woe . The Church the Garden of Christ We are a Garden wall'd around , Chosen and made peculiar Ground ; A little Spot inclos'd by Grace ...
Page 158
... Grace And can it be , that I should gain An interest in the Saviour's blood ? Died he for me , who caused his pain , For me , who him to death pursued ? Amazing Love ! How can it be That thou , my God , shouldst die for me ? ' Tis ...
... Grace And can it be , that I should gain An interest in the Saviour's blood ? Died he for me , who caused his pain , For me , who him to death pursued ? Amazing Love ! How can it be That thou , my God , shouldst die for me ? ' Tis ...
Page 290
... Grace My native clay Symbols grow unreal . Blunt clanging tools Corroded rock Kiln - scorching ... O Shepherd Of green pastures ! Purgation's landscape Fails to purge , Makes us afraid . Slap of hose - jets Blinding Deafening blast ...
... Grace My native clay Symbols grow unreal . Blunt clanging tools Corroded rock Kiln - scorching ... O Shepherd Of green pastures ! Purgation's landscape Fails to purge , Makes us afraid . Slap of hose - jets Blinding Deafening blast ...
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