 I do not ask to see The distant scene, — one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on. I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will:...  The World's Best Poetry ... - Pagina 321904Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1883 - 1030 pagina’s
...examination at six. Since that what light and shade— what change of scene— what hill and dale ! " So long Thy power hath blessed me, sure it still Will...Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.'" In 1879 Mr. Swallow retired from the ministry, and resided for one year at Silsden. In 1880 he resided... | |
 | 1834 - 804 pagina’s
...service of the day ; and cf. Matt, xxrii. 46. VOL. V.— Feb. 1834. x So long Thy powerjiath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. CONFESSION. " And we indeed justly ; for we receive the due reward of our deeds/ MORTAL! if e'er thy... | |
 | Lyra - 1836 - 264 pagina’s
...day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will : remember not past years. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. XXVI. " It is I : be not afraid."* WHEN I sink down in gloom or fear, Hope blighted or delayed, Thy... | |
 | 1837 - 282 pagina’s
...day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will : remember not past years. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. 3. XXVI. " It is I : be not afraid."• WHEN I sink down in gloom or fear, Hope blighted or delayed,... | |
 | Benjamin Davis Winslow - 1841 - 410 pagina’s
...day, and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will : remember not past years ! So long thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, snd lost awhile. The prospect of meeting with his mother, was among the anticiputious on which he loved... | |
 | 1870 - 846 pagina’s
...and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will — remember not past years. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on. O'er moor and fen,...smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile." MY LOVE. Mr love is pale, but in her cheeks Faint rosy flushes come and go, That gather slightly when... | |
 | 1849 - 804 pagina’s
...and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will : remember not past years. " So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile." Lyra Apostolica. they often recur to my mind, each night that closes over us brings us nearer the wished... | |
 | 1850 - 588 pagina’s
...day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will : remember not past years. So long thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.' ' Such were the inward yearnings of two hearts which then beat with loyal affection to the Anglican... | |
 | Heavenly thoughts - 1851 - 318 pagina’s
...I do not ask to see The distant scene — one step 's enough for me. So long Thy power hath bless'd me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. JULT 5. " With great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment... | |
 | 1851 - 794 pagina’s
...day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will ; remember not past years. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen,...smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile." Alas ! this kindly light — so solemnly invoked, so sincerely trusted — proved to be a mere ignis... | |
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