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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Are but the transient pageants of an hour;

And earthly pride is like the passing flower

That springs to fall, and blossoms but to die.

H. K. White.

Of the deep learning of the schools of yore

The reverend pastor hath a golden stock;

Yet with a vain display of useless lore,

Or sapless doctrine never will he mock

The better cravings of his simple flock;

But faithfully their humble shepherd guides