This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 edition. Excerpt: ...banish quiet from the soul; 'Tis then we busy beat the air, And misers gather wealth and care. 319 C.m. 1 O Thou, who kindly dost provide For every creature's want, We bless thee, God of nature wide, For all thy goodness lent. 2 And if it please thee, Heavenly Guide, May never worse be sent; But, whether ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 edition. Excerpt: ...banish quiet from the soul; 'Tis then we busy beat the air, And misers gather wealth and care. 319 C.m. 1 O Thou, who kindly dost provide For every creature's want, We bless thee, God of nature wide, For all thy goodness lent. 2 And if it please thee, Heavenly Guide, May never worse be sent; But, whether granted or denied, Lord bless us with content. 320 C.m. 1 0 God! forbid that I should be Unfaithful to my trust; But let me be conformed to thee, The holy and the just! 2 Be mine a true and honest mind, Above all selfish ends; May I be just to all mankind, And cordial to my friends! 3 With rectitude and honour still My actions may I guide; Nor know a fear but that of ill, Nor scorn but that of pride. 4 Thee in remembrance may I bear Through all my earthly days; Then quit this scene without a fear, And wake to endless praise. 321 L.M. 1 How happy is he born or taught, Who scrvcth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his highest skill; 2 Whose passions not his masters are; "Whose soul is still prepared for death: Not tied unto the world with care Of prince's car or vulgar breath; 3 Who God doth late and early pray More of his grace than goods to lend, And walks with man from day to day, As with a brother and a friend. 4 This man is freed from servile bands Of hope to rise, or fear to fall; Lord of himself, though not of lands, And having nothing, yet hath all. 322 C.m. 1 O Happy is the man who hears Instruction's faithful voice; And who celestial wisdom makes His early, only choice. 2 Her treasures are of more esteem Than east or west unfold; And her rewards more precious are Than all their mines of gold. 3 She guides the young with innocence In pleasure's path to tread; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the...
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New in New jacket. Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, for Use in the Public Services of the Church of Christ, Compiled by J.R. Beard and J.C. Street (Hardback or Cased Book)