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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XXXVIII. PASTORAL RECREATIONS.
What fitter, man of God, thy thoughts to share,To charm, nor less improve, a vacant hour,
Than thy great Master's works?—The wild field-flower,
Insect or bird, that gaily wings the air,
And what earth holds of wonderful or fair,
Invite thee forth; to thread the coppice bower,
Pierce the deep glen, or climb the rocky tower,
Wave-hollow'd bank, thick wood, or mountain bare.
Rich is the volume of the word of God:
Rich is the volume of his works! At home
Be that; be this thy cherish'd search abroad!
Like Noah's dove, there see each fine-wrought plume
God's love attest: each plant, like Aaron's rod,
With signs of might and thought paternal bloom!
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