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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To make humanity the minister

Of bounteous Providence; and lend the breast

That generous luxury the Gods enjoy.

Dr. Armstrong.

Virtue in itself commands its happiness,

Of every outward object independent.

Francis.

Virtue

Stands like the sun, and all which rolls around

Drinks life, and light, and glory, from her aspect.