Original, serious, and religious poetry by the Rev. Richard Cobbold |
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REFLECTION VIII.
Come again, O come to me,
Spirit speaking piety:
My soul inflate, my heart expand,
And teach me Lord to understand.
Spirit speaking piety:
My soul inflate, my heart expand,
And teach me Lord to understand.
Spirit thou around me art,
Guardian of my life and heart;
Never, never, be supine,
Ever, ever, be thou mine.
Guardian of my life and heart;
Never, never, be supine,
Ever, ever, be thou mine.
Weary life, refresh with love,
Love of life from God above!
O let my heart reprieved by Thee,
Triumphant feel in piety.
Love of life from God above!
O let my heart reprieved by Thee,
Triumphant feel in piety.
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Earth around me smiling gaily,
Youth and life increasing daily;
O strengthen thou if so inclined,
My soul and body, heart and mind!—
Youth and life increasing daily;
O strengthen thou if so inclined,
My soul and body, heart and mind!—
Spirit thou canst keep me here,
Full of youth, and free from fear;
Make my heart a happy home,
Come again! O Spirit come.
Full of youth, and free from fear;
Make my heart a happy home,
Come again! O Spirit come.
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