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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Beyond the ravages of time;

The joy to christian pilgrims given,

Is but the rich perfume of heaven.

W. J. Brock.

True bliss, the flower of Paradise,

Why seek it here below?

It groweth only ’neath those skies

With love divine that glow.

Warmed by the sun of righteousness,

And watered by the dews