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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... heart , O Soul , where thou dost dwell , The picture of Christ crucified , and tell Whether that countenance can thee affright . Tears in his eyes quench the amazing light , Blood fills his frowns , which from his pierc'd head fell ...
... heart , O Soul , where thou dost dwell , The picture of Christ crucified , and tell Whether that countenance can thee affright . Tears in his eyes quench the amazing light , Blood fills his frowns , which from his pierc'd head fell ...
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... heart's desire , my soul's delight ! Reflect upon my soul , and touch my heart , And then my heart shall prize no good above thee ; And then my soul shall know thee ; knowing , love thee ; And then my trembling thoughts shall never ...
... heart's desire , my soul's delight ! Reflect upon my soul , and touch my heart , And then my heart shall prize no good above thee ; And then my soul shall know thee ; knowing , love thee ; And then my trembling thoughts shall never ...
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... heart was meaning all the day . Somewhat it fain would say , And still it runneth muttering up and down With only ... heart be moved , Although the verse be somewhat scant , God doth supply the want ; As when the heart says , sighing to ...
... heart was meaning all the day . Somewhat it fain would say , And still it runneth muttering up and down With only ... heart be moved , Although the verse be somewhat scant , God doth supply the want ; As when the heart says , sighing to ...
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