The New Oxford Book of Christian VerseDonald Davie Oxford University Press, 1981 - 319 pages A treasury of some of the most beautiful and moving poems in the English language. In the introduction, the editor examines the vast variety and importance of Christian verse in English and American literature. |
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Page 76
... dust ; To which the blast of death's incessant motion , Fed with the exhalation of our crimes , Drives all at last ... dust with dust , and earth with earth . These laugh at Jet and Marble put for signs To sever the good fellowship of ...
... dust ; To which the blast of death's incessant motion , Fed with the exhalation of our crimes , Drives all at last ... dust with dust , and earth with earth . These laugh at Jet and Marble put for signs To sever the good fellowship of ...
Page 83
... dust from heaven to hell ? Will great God measure with a wretch ? Shall he Thy stature spell ? O let me , when Thy ... dust , Thy hands made both , and I am there ; Thy power and love , my love and trust , Make one place everywhere ...
... dust from heaven to hell ? Will great God measure with a wretch ? Shall he Thy stature spell ? O let me , when Thy ... dust , Thy hands made both , and I am there ; Thy power and love , my love and trust , Make one place everywhere ...
Page 88
... dust At first created was , and must Crumble to dust ere long ; we see Not one from dissolution free . We know , or ( what's equivalent ) Believe our souls , which God first sent To make our bodies move and live , Shall go to Him who ...
... dust At first created was , and must Crumble to dust ere long ; we see Not one from dissolution free . We know , or ( what's equivalent ) Believe our souls , which God first sent To make our bodies move and live , Shall go to Him who ...
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ANONYMOUS 7TH10TH CENTURY | 1 |
ANONYMOUS 14TH CENTURY | 7 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER c 13401400 | 14 |
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