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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Angelically pensive, till the joy

Improves and purifies.

Smart.

Born on the swelling notes, our soul aspire,

While solemn airs improve the sacred fire,

And angels lean from Heaven to hear.

Pope.

Should the well-meant songs I leave behind,

With Jesus’ lovers an acceptance find,