The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
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LXIV. DAILY PRAYERS.
A law there was, such law our fathers knew,Believing God that he delights to dwell
With his assembled Church! the parish bell
Each morn and eve the gather'd people drew
God's word to hear, their daily vows renew.
Such law their offspring we have bid farewell.
Contents us now each week's return to tell
Our wants to God, and tender homage due.
Is it, our hearts the world's allurements fill?
That “itching ears” less wholesome food require?
That love and piety have waxen chill?—
Yet, when did zeal to loftier flights aspire?—
But not most deeply flows the noisiest rill;
Nor crackling thorns bespeak the steadiest fire.
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