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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The heavens grow black, and blotted from the sight

Are those fair shapes, and such the airy schemes

Of human pride, all unsubstantial dreams.

Vapour and mist enwrap our senses here,

Only about God’s throne is all serene and clear.

Egone.

VENGEANCE.

O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew Thyself.—Psalm xciv. 1.

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, be strong; fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense.—Isaiah, xxxv. 4.