Category: Poetry
If there be any distinctive peculiarity in this little volume, it is one that would naturally expose it to literary censure; the verses are very unequal, some of the hymns are avowedly written for the very poor. To admit rhymes for ragged children, needlewomen, and paupers int...
Prepare for us a home beyond the wave, Where we in honest toil our days may spend, Till gently sinking to a peaceful grave; And be Thou with us always—to the end!
4. Part 4There is a spell in woman’s eye When, injured Virtue’s cause defending, Her soul is roused to energy, Vigour with sweetness blending! Soft plumes that tremble in the air Have fo...
3. Part 3The Saviour awoke from His slumber— He spake, and rebuked the rude main; Though the wild cry for aid Feeble faith had betrayed, E’en that cry was not uttered in vain.
1. Part 1If there be any distinctive peculiarity in this little volume, it is one that would naturally expose it to literary censure; the verses are very unequal, some of the hymns are a...
5. Part 5F Far from the friends to me most dear 59 Father of Heaven, Thy guidance we implore 43 “Feed thou My lambs,” the Saviour said 47 Forsake not thou thy father’s friend 111 Forth f...