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Excerpt from Poems, on Various Subjects, Religious, Moral, Sentimental and Humorous The Editors of Public Journals have been pleased to express their spontaneous sentiments in favor of some of the poems in the following work. From a multiplicity of complimentary remarks, and public notices, the subsequent ones are extracted. "In the following, as well from the initials W. R. as from the elegant flow of genius, we recognize the pen of the distinguished American poet, William Ray. Esq." Palladium of Liberty. "The Sacred Melodies of Byron and Moore, have been much admired, and many of them very justly: but we do not recollect one of them, and we have read them all, which we think superior to the following, which is avowedly from the pen of William Ray." Plough-Boy. "The following beautiful lines are from the pen of William Ray, Esq. of Onondaga. whose poetical effusions have often delighted the public, and whose genius and taste ought to have secured to him the smiles, instead of the sternest frowns, of Fortune." New -York Statesman. "The following poem is from the pen of William Ray, that favorite of genius and son of misfortune." Albany Register. "Mr. Ray, as a poet, possesses genius of no ordinary cast. Many of his effusions, humorous, moral and sentimental, we have read with great pleasure, and we have no doubt he will make an interesting volume. New-York Spectator. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Religious Poems O Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King! In Thee all fullness dwelleth, All grace and power divine; The glory that excelleth, 0, Son of God, is Thine We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and con fess Thee Our glorious Lord and King! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Unto the Desired Haven: And Other Religious Poems What matter how the winds may blow Or blow they east, or blow they west What reck I how the tides may ow, Since ebb or ood alike is best. No summer calm, no winter gale, Impedes or drives me from my way; I steadfast toward the Haven sail That lies, perhaps, not far away. I mind the weary days of old, When motionless I seemed to lie; The nights when fierce the billows rolled, And changed my course, I knew not why. I feared the calm, I feared the gale, Foreboding danger and delay, Forgetting I was thus to sail To reach what seemed so far away. I measure not the loss and fret Which through those years of doubt I bore; I keep the memory fresh, and yet Would hold God's patient mercy more. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Excerpt from The Chamber of Peace, and Other Religious Poems The Poems have been gathered from many sources; largely from the newspaper and magazine; and the names Of the authors, SO far as they could be ascertained, will be found in the Index. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Oxford Garlands: Religious Poems I have excluded hymns and poems which, although not written for the purpose, have been pressed into the service of the churches, and this explains the absence of Cowper and other truly religious poets. Carols have also been omitted, as they would require a volume to themselves. A few poems which might possibly be looked for in this selection have been reserved for other volumes in the series. My aim has been to find room for poems which the most fastidious taste, poetical or religious, would approve. That these poems are mostly the work of those who have long since received their reward is no reflection on more modern poets, and I am fortunate in having obtained permission to reprint copyright poems which will bear comparison with the best in the book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Religious and Moral Poems As some way tending to the future good Because his love supremely rules the whole, And what he wills he cannot but controul. But this remember as a certain truth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Familiar Religious Conversation, in Verse Let us thank God that we live in days, when almost all sincere professors esteem it their interest to hold the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
