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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Not to the wanderer their gifts confine,

But the sad roofs of silent woe explore,

Where modest mourners secretly repine,

And, unsoliciting, their wants deplore.

Then shall the orphan’s and the widow’s prayer,

To Heav’n, with thanks for such relief, be made;

The welcome boon with grateful hearts they share,

And bless the donor for his timely aid.

Anon.

Oh! do not seek the mirthful throng,