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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The circles spread and hide the waters all.

Sackville.

Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise

(That last infirmity of noble minds)

To scorn delights, and live laborious days.

Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soil,

Nor in the glittering foil,

Set off to the world, nor in broad rumour lies.

Milton.

For fame the wretch beneath the gallows lies,