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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... Hymn 3. Epiphany 176 144. Hymn 13. St Philip and St James 178 145. Hymn 14. The Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ 146. Hymn 32. The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from Hymns for the Amusement of Children : 181 182 147 ...
... Hymn 3. Epiphany 176 144. Hymn 13. St Philip and St James 178 145. Hymn 14. The Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ 146. Hymn 32. The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from Hymns for the Amusement of Children : 181 182 147 ...
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... hymn is one sort of Christian poem which , though certainly not anonymous , all the same has never been copy- righted in the author's name in the way that we take for granted with secular poems . For although the hymn that we are called ...
... hymn is one sort of Christian poem which , though certainly not anonymous , all the same has never been copy- righted in the author's name in the way that we take for granted with secular poems . For although the hymn that we are called ...
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... the best ' ; Thus in the height it shall be done , And thus the penitent be blest . 149 3 ' Tis in the body , that sweet 184 CHRISTOPHER SMART from Hymns for the Amusement of Children: 147 Hymn 9 Moderation Hymn 13 Elegance.
... the best ' ; Thus in the height it shall be done , And thus the penitent be blest . 149 3 ' Tis in the body , that sweet 184 CHRISTOPHER SMART from Hymns for the Amusement of Children: 147 Hymn 9 Moderation Hymn 13 Elegance.
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