Church poetry : or, Christian thoughts in old and modern verse . THANKFULNESS. Rev. R. C. Trench. Some murmur, when their sky is clear And wholly bright to view,If one small speck of dark appear In their great heaven of some with thankful love are filld, If but one streak of light,One ray of Gods good mercy gild The darkness of their night. In palaces are hearts that ask,In discontent and pride, Why life is such a dreary task,And all good things denied. 206 THANKFULNESS. And hearts in poorest huts admireHow Love has in their aid (Love that not ever seems to tire)Such rich provision ma
Church poetry : or, Christian thoughts in old and modern verse . THANKFULNESS. Rev. R. C. Trench. Some murmur, when their sky is clear And wholly bright to view,If one small speck of dark appear In their great heaven of some with thankful love are filld, If but one streak of light,One ray of Gods good mercy gild The darkness of their night. In palaces are hearts that ask,In discontent and pride, Why life is such a dreary task,And all good things denied. 206 THANKFULNESS. And hearts in poorest huts admireHow Love has in their aid (Love that not ever seems to tire)Such rich provision made. GOOD MORROW. George Gascoigne. You that have spent the silent night In sleep and quiet rest,And joy to see the cheerful light That riseth in the East;Now clear your voice, now cheer your heart, Come, help me now to sing :Each willing wight, come, bear a part, To praise the heavenly King. And you whom care in prison keeps, Or sickness doth suppress,Or secret sorrow breaks your sleeps, Or dolours do distress;Yet bear a part in doleful wise, Yea, think it goo
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