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 | ||
LI. CHILDHOOD TRAINED.
As wrapt and hidden in the stone's embraceThe future statue lies yet undefin'd;
Till the nice chisel clears the form design'd,
The trunk, the moving limbs, the speaking face
Developes: so instruction's hand must trace
The intellectual form, which lies inshrin'd
Mid nature's rude materials; and the mind
Invest with due proportion, strength, and grace.
God to thy teaching delegates the art
To form the future man: the care be thine,
No shape unworthy from the marble start,
Reptile or monster; but with just design
Copy the heavenly model, and impart,
As best thou canst, similitude divine.
The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State | ||