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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... o'er him seem'd to swell ; Clouds heavy with the tempest gather'd round ; Yet was the whirlwind in its caverns bound ; Still deeper roll'd the darkness from on high , Gigantic volume upon volume wound Above , a pillar shooting to the ...
... o'er him seem'd to swell ; Clouds heavy with the tempest gather'd round ; Yet was the whirlwind in its caverns bound ; Still deeper roll'd the darkness from on high , Gigantic volume upon volume wound Above , a pillar shooting to the ...
Page 170
... o'er his cheek's repose , As at a red flower's heart : and where a fount Lay , like a twilight star , midst palmy shades , Making its banks green gems along the wild , There too she linger'd , from the diamond wave Drawing clear water ...
... o'er his cheek's repose , As at a red flower's heart : and where a fount Lay , like a twilight star , midst palmy shades , Making its banks green gems along the wild , There too she linger'd , from the diamond wave Drawing clear water ...
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... o'er which has pass'd The fire of heaven that scathed but did not raze ; Destin'd to flourish yet , the pride of future days ? Here roams an Israelite , an heir of scorn ; His raven locks are blanching ; and his high Arch'd brow , lines ...
... o'er which has pass'd The fire of heaven that scathed but did not raze ; Destin'd to flourish yet , the pride of future days ? Here roams an Israelite , an heir of scorn ; His raven locks are blanching ; and his high Arch'd brow , lines ...
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THE DIVINE BEING CREATION FALL OF MAN | 9 |
Goodness of God | 15 |
Power of Prayer | 16 |
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