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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And justify the ways of God to men.

Milton.

From heaven descend the drops of dew,

From heaven the gracious showers,

Earth’s winter aspect to renew,

And clothe the spring with flowers;

From heaven the beams of morning flow,

That melt the gloom of night,

From heaven the evening breezes blow

Health, fragrance, and delight.