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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The footstool of humility.

James Montgomery.

Pride, with haughty port, defies in vain

The force of rough adversity, which rends

With double violence the stubborn heart.

But, like a tender plant, Humility

Bends low before the threat’ning blast unhurt,

Eludes its rage, and lives through all the storm.

Pride is the livery of the prince of darkness,

Worn by his slaves, who glory in their shame;