Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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... Olney Hymns . To read those of our poet is to see that the happy peace of mind which he had been enjoying was passing away , for sorrow and doubt are in such verses as these- " Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord ...
... Olney Hymns . To read those of our poet is to see that the happy peace of mind which he had been enjoying was passing away , for sorrow and doubt are in such verses as these- " Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord ...
Page 322
... magnificent displays . On me indulgent Heav'n bestow'd A rural mansion , neat and small ; This Lyre - and as for yonder crowd , The happiness to hate them all . OLNEY HYMNS . WELCOME , CROSS ! IS my happiness 322 TRANSLATIONS .
... magnificent displays . On me indulgent Heav'n bestow'd A rural mansion , neat and small ; This Lyre - and as for yonder crowd , The happiness to hate them all . OLNEY HYMNS . WELCOME , CROSS ! IS my happiness 322 TRANSLATIONS .
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... Thou everlasting lover Of our unworthy race ! Thy gracious eye surveyed us , Ere stars were seen above ; In wisdom thou hast made us , And died for us in love . And could'st Thou be delighted With creatures such as we 326 OLNEY HYMNS .
... Thou everlasting lover Of our unworthy race ! Thy gracious eye surveyed us , Ere stars were seen above ; In wisdom thou hast made us , And died for us in love . And could'st Thou be delighted With creatures such as we 326 OLNEY HYMNS .
Contents
On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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