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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... round about , Neither laughed , nor smiled , nor spoke ; But the tears came trickling from his eyes Like waters from the rock . Sweet Jesus turned him round about , To his mother's dear home went he , And said , ' I have been in yonder ...
... round about , Neither laughed , nor smiled , nor spoke ; But the tears came trickling from his eyes Like waters from the rock . Sweet Jesus turned him round about , To his mother's dear home went he , And said , ' I have been in yonder ...
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... round her burn , And all the planets , in their turn , Confirm the tidings as they roll , And spread the truth from pole to pole . What though , in solemn silence , all Move round the dark terrestrial ball ? What tho ' nor real voice ...
... round her burn , And all the planets , in their turn , Confirm the tidings as they roll , And spread the truth from pole to pole . What though , in solemn silence , all Move round the dark terrestrial ball ? What tho ' nor real voice ...
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... round- Come on ! come on ! that interlocking grip ! Come on ! come on ! he drops into a doze— Come on ! come on ... rounded wooden roof , The Norman arch , the cable - moulded font— All have a humble and West Country look . Oh ' drastic ...
... round- Come on ! come on ! that interlocking grip ! Come on ! come on ! he drops into a doze— Come on ! come on ... rounded wooden roof , The Norman arch , the cable - moulded font— All have a humble and West Country look . Oh ' drastic ...
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