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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Glynn.

“Chief grace below, and all in all above!”

What shall I call thee? Charity or Love?

Thy name is bliss; for let but grace remove

The Serpent, Selfishness, and lo! the Dove,

Cover’d with silver wings, or plumes of gold,[1]

Enters the rescued heart, and keeps her hold:

Then love to God on high, good will to men,

With all the gentle virtues in their train,

Flourish together, and together prove