Occasional verse, moral and sacred Published for the instruction and amusement of the Candidly Serious and Religious [by Edward Perronet] |
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ON GRATITUDE. |
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ON GRATITUDE.
Hail heavenly guest! thou balm of life, all hail!Thou cure of grief, and every mental ail!
Thyself the hand that sickly hearts restores,
Whom Envy hates, and, as she flees, adores:
Thou too the health of each recover'd mind,
Whom envy loosen'd, and from pride refin'd.
Thou all-content—whate'er thyself denied,
[illeg.] heav'n be pleas'd, and God be glorified.
Thou that with eyes of placency can see
[illeg.] foe's escape, or friend's prosperity:
{Th}yself no interest, and thy hand no share,
{Lo}e what thy love for candour loves to bear.
Thou humble form, that feel'st thy own desert,
And oft lament'st the callous of thy heart:
[illeg.] wail'st thy want of piety to god,
[illeg.] forc'd submission to his chast'ning rod.
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The righteous portion of thy measur'd lot:
A lot design'd thy fortitude to prove,
And then reward thy gratitude of love.
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