The Prison Bard, or, Poems on Various Subjects
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781152575653
Paperback|9781152575653
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ...your time well, And how to the Heathen, the Christian---farewell. MARCH, 1845. Now write Thy truth within my heart---Thy Spirit richly grant: And oh Thyself to me impart, For after Thee I pant. BIRTH DAY REFLECTION.---No. 4. Auousr 12, 1845. As sands, unceasing, from the glass, In quick succession rapid pass, So fly my days of exile here: And oh- the happy day is near, When God will dry up every tear, And call me home. Another year of this short life Has passed, mid sufl"ring, toil and strife And while I view the past, today, With gratitude and love, I say, The Lord has been my Strength and Stay At every step. VVhile fears and dangers thickly met, To tempt my soul to pine and fret: His charming voice has said, " Fear not, Though trying is your present lot, You shall not, by Me, he forgot, Ill be your help." While fierce diseases flocked around, And many laid beneath the ground, My feeble frame severely shook: I cried, " O Lord, in mercy look "---My case He freely undertook, And raised me up. Long stretched upon my prison bed, The glorious Promises I read--Each one, with heavenly blessings fraught, Rich comfort to my spirit brought: And by them, sweet submission taught, My soul rejoiced. Sore trials have beset my path, While lions roared around in wrath: But Daniels God, of ancient age, Was present to restrain their rage, And for my safety to engage His power divine. Dark, threat ning clouds have intervened, Which, fraught with evil only, seemed: But everlasting arms were spread, To shield my poor defenceless head, While Grace preserved my soul from dread, Staid on the Lord. No earthly friends have ventured near, To visit a poor Prisoner? lTh...
| ISBN-13 | 9781152575653 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1152575651 |
| Weight | 0.33 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.23 In |
| List Price | $14.14 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 94 pages |
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| Published On | 2010-01-01 |
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