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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For the preaching of the cross, is to them that perish, foolishness; but unto us, which are saved, it is the power of God.—I. Corinthians, i. 18.

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.—I. Corinthians, i. 23, 24.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.—Galatians, ii. 20.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.—Galatians, vi. 14.

Now my frail bark through this tempestuous flood

Is steered, and full in view that port is seen,

Where all must answer what their course has been,

And every work be tried if bad or good.

Now do those lofty dreams, my fancy’s brood,