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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CONTENT.

But godliness, with contentment, is great gain.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content.—I. Timothy, vi. 6, 7, 8.

I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.—Philippians, iv. 11.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.—Hebrews, xiii. 5.

Poor and content is rich and rich enough.

Shakspere.

My conscience is my crown,

Contented thoughts my rest;