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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When we can know ourselves but weak and blind

Creatures of earth; and trust alone in Him

Who giveth, in his mercy, joy or pain;

Oh! we are happiest then.

M. A. Brown.

Object of my first desire,

Jesus, crucified for me!

All to happiness aspire,

Only to be found in thee;

Thee to praise, and Thee to know,