A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations / Consisting of Choice Passages from the Sacred Poetry of All Ages and Countries, Classified and Arranged, for Facility of Reference, Under Subject Headings; Illustrated by Striking Passages from Scripture, and Forming Altogether a Complete Book of Devotional Poetry.

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How happy is he born or taught,

That serveth not another’s will;

Whose armour is his honest thought,

And simple truth his highest skill;

Whose passions not his masters are;

Whose soul is still prepared for death;

Not ty’d unto the world with care

Of princes’ ear, or vulgar breath;

Who hath his life from rumours freed;

Whose conscience is his strong retreat;