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THE ANOINTING OF DAVID.
As Jesse's sons, in manhood's pride, passed by,Of princely stature and of martial air,
The prophet deemed the Lord's anointed there.
But not the grace that charms the outward eye,
Grace in the heart, is prized above the sky,—
Found in yon vale, contented with the care
Of “those few sheep,” and waking music rare
From lute or harp to life God's praise on high.
Called from the sheep-fold, circled by the seven,
See for the anointing that fair stripling bow,
Then rise their destined king by will of Heaven:
So to Christ's humble, happy followers now,
A secret unction from above is given,
Pledge of the crown which shall adorn their brow.
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