The sacred sketch book; containing selections from eminent religious writers in Britain and America. By J.F. WinksJoseph Foulkes Winks 1847 |
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Page 159
... breath'd his evening prayer . He spread his cloak and slumber'd - darkness fell Upon the twilight hills ; a sudden sound Of silver trumpets o'er him seem'd to swell ; Clouds heavy with the tempest gather'd round ; Yet was the whirlwind ...
... breath'd his evening prayer . He spread his cloak and slumber'd - darkness fell Upon the twilight hills ; a sudden sound Of silver trumpets o'er him seem'd to swell ; Clouds heavy with the tempest gather'd round ; Yet was the whirlwind ...
Page 175
... breath of his pride ; And the foam of his gasping lay white on the turf , And cold as the spray of the rock - beating surf . And there lay the rider distorted and pale , With the dew on his brow and the rust on his mail ; - And the ...
... breath of his pride ; And the foam of his gasping lay white on the turf , And cold as the spray of the rock - beating surf . And there lay the rider distorted and pale , With the dew on his brow and the rust on his mail ; - And the ...
Page 199
... breathing yet Of immortality ; Some heart's deep language , where the glow Of quenchless faith survives : For every feature said " I know That my Redeemer lives . " And silent stood his children by , Hushing their very breath Before the ...
... breathing yet Of immortality ; Some heart's deep language , where the glow Of quenchless faith survives : For every feature said " I know That my Redeemer lives . " And silent stood his children by , Hushing their very breath Before the ...
Contents
THE DIVINE BEING CREATION FALL OF MAN | 9 |
Goodness of God | 15 |
Power of Prayer | 16 |
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