The poetical works of John Nicholson ... Carefully edited from the original editions, with additional notes and a sketch of his life and writings. By W. G. Hird |
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THE BIBLE. |
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THE BIBLE.
Of all the various volumes in the land—In ev'ry language—by whomever plann'd—
However great or wise the author be—
However penn'd—Great Book! there's none like thee.
There the sublime, with majesty and awe,
Pours forth the dreadful thunders of the law;
And there the songs the mighty prophets sung,
The masterpieces of both mind and tongue,
Transcend the reach of any other pen,
As farthest stars are lost to human ken.
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