The British Essayists: SpectatorT. and J. Allman, 1823 - English essays |
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Page 151 - And are at their wit's end. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, And he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still. Then they are glad because they be quiet; So he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!