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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Donald Davie. 15 15th century This Endris Night This endris night I saw a sight , A star as bright as day ; And ever ... night ] the other night veray ] true light ] alight ever among ] every now and then no nay ] not to be denied ' Mary ...
Donald Davie. 15 15th century This Endris Night This endris night I saw a sight , A star as bright as day ; And ever ... night ] the other night veray ] true light ] alight ever among ] every now and then no nay ] not to be denied ' Mary ...
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... night In sleep and quiet rest , And joy to see the cheerful light That riseth in the east , Now clear your voice , now cheer your heart , Come help me now to sing ; Each willing wight come bear a part To praise the heavenly King . And ...
... night In sleep and quiet rest , And joy to see the cheerful light That riseth in the east , Now clear your voice , now cheer your heart , Come help me now to sing ; Each willing wight come bear a part To praise the heavenly King . And ...
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Donald Davie. 51 ' What if this present were the world's last night ? ' What if this present were the world's last night ? Mark in my heart , O Soul , where thou dost dwell , The picture of Christ crucified , and tell Whether that ...
Donald Davie. 51 ' What if this present were the world's last night ? ' What if this present were the world's last night ? Mark in my heart , O Soul , where thou dost dwell , The picture of Christ crucified , and tell Whether that ...
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ANONYMOUS 7TH10TH CENTURY | 1 |
ANONYMOUS 14TH CENTURY | 7 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER c 13401400 | 14 |
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