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 |
The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State | ||
LXIX. THE HONOURED WIFE.
If “worship,” honour, (kindred terms I use,As us'd our fathers, for the self-same thought:)
If worship man, by God's instruction taught,
Pays to his brother man; shall he refuse
Due share to her, whom his affections choose
His home's, his heart's companion; if in aught
Less worthy, yet perchance with feelings fraught
Holier, more virtuous deeds, more generous views?—
'Tis her's to yield, the weaker vessel's sign,
Obedience, reverence; to receive is her's,
Love, comfort, honour : made by God's design
“Help meet for man ,” like man from God she bears
His image, his similitude divine;
Both taught of God, and both “salvation's heirs.”
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