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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So grant me, Lord! from every stain

Of sinful passion free,

Aloft through virtue’s purer air,

To steer my course to Thee.

No sin to cloud, no lure to stay

My soul, as home she springs;

The sunshine on her joyful way;

Thy freedom on her wings.

Moore.

The wild bird’s song is a song of praise,