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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’Tis music in my ear;

Fain would I sound it out so loud

That earth and heaven should hear.

Yes, thou art precious to my soul,

My transport and my trust;

Jewels to Thee are gaudy toys,

And gold is sordid dust.

All my capacious powers can wish,

In Thee doth richly meet:

Nor to mine eyes is light so dear,