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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Grieve not the careworn heart;

The sands of life are nearly run,

Let such in peace depart.

Speak gently, kindly, to the poor—

Let no harsh word be heard;

They have enough they must endure,

Without an unkind word.

Speak gently to the erring—know

They may have toiled in vain;

Perchance unkindness made them so;