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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Who found a borne from peril free

In God’s own house, and nestled near His altar,

Making it ring with melody.

That temple stands no more,

But Nature standeth still; God’s holy presence

Abideth with us, and the offering

Of thankful joy to Him whose perfect essence

Is perfect love, our glowing lips may bring,

Till this brief life is o’er;

And in a brighter, better,