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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... leave Thy bosom , and this glory next to thee Freely put off , and for him lastly die Well pleased ; on me let death wreak all his rage ; Under his gloomy power I shall not long Lie vanquish'd ; thou hast given me to possess Life in ...
... leave Thy bosom , and this glory next to thee Freely put off , and for him lastly die Well pleased ; on me let death wreak all his rage ; Under his gloomy power I shall not long Lie vanquish'd ; thou hast given me to possess Life in ...
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... leave To do the like ; our bodies but forerun The spirit's duty true hearts spread and heave Unto their God , as flowers do to the sun ; Give him thy first thoughts then , so shalt thou keep Him company all day , and in him sleep . Yet ...
... leave To do the like ; our bodies but forerun The spirit's duty true hearts spread and heave Unto their God , as flowers do to the sun ; Give him thy first thoughts then , so shalt thou keep Him company all day , and in him sleep . Yet ...
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... leave thee solitary ; now , When sorrow dims thine eyes with tears , And shades the beauty of thy brow , I'll share the trial and the pain ; And strong the furnace fires must be , To melt away the willing chain That binds a daughter's ...
... leave thee solitary ; now , When sorrow dims thine eyes with tears , And shades the beauty of thy brow , I'll share the trial and the pain ; And strong the furnace fires must be , To melt away the willing chain That binds a daughter's ...
Contents
THE DIVINE BEING CREATION FALL OF MAN | 9 |
Goodness of God | 15 |
Power of Prayer | 16 |
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