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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Mrs. Barbauld.

My soul shall cry to Thee, O Lord!

To Thee supreme incarnate word!

My rock and fortress, shield and friend,

Creator, Saviour, source, and end!

Yea, Thou wilt hear Thy servant’s prayer,

Though death and darkness speak despair.

Bowdler.

Dear Saviour! draw reluctant hearts,

To Thee let sinners fly,