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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... Prayer display , Pray always ; pray , and never faint ; Pray , without ceasing Pray . In Fellowship ; alone To God with Faith draw near , Approach His Courts , besiege His Throne With all the power of Prayer : Go to His Temple , go ...
... Prayer display , Pray always ; pray , and never faint ; Pray , without ceasing Pray . In Fellowship ; alone To God with Faith draw near , Approach His Courts , besiege His Throne With all the power of Prayer : Go to His Temple , go ...
Page 179
... pray'r . All the scenes of nature quicken , By the genial spirit fann'd ; And the painted beauties thicken Colour'd by the master's hand . Earth her vigour repossessing As the blasts are held in ward ; Blessing heap'd and press'd on ...
... pray'r . All the scenes of nature quicken , By the genial spirit fann'd ; And the painted beauties thicken Colour'd by the master's hand . Earth her vigour repossessing As the blasts are held in ward ; Blessing heap'd and press'd on ...
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... pray'r But wishes to be often there ? Pray'r makes the dark'ned cloud withdraw , Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw , Gives exercise to faith and love , Brings ev'ry blessing from above . Restraining pray'r , we cease to fight ; Pray'r ...
... pray'r But wishes to be often there ? Pray'r makes the dark'ned cloud withdraw , Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw , Gives exercise to faith and love , Brings ev'ry blessing from above . Restraining pray'r , we cease to fight ; Pray'r ...
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