The Night Vision; A Poem (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 Excerpt: ... eyes were feasted with the sight, Till all did vanish with the night. 'Mid waves the sun did seem to hide, Upon the mighty ocean wide, 'Tis truly beauteous to behold, As my loved friend had often told. The stars did shine, the night was clear, No noise o'er waters could I hear; A place I felt to meditate, Was this to me, though very late, And all from deck had disappear'd, Except myself and him who steer'd; I now beheld the lofty sky, While meteors many there did fly. The starry heavens--most wondrous sight, Cheering the sombre gloom of night; The moon, too, with her silver rays, . Speaks of the wisdom of God's ways. The strength and glory of his hand, Those signs proclaim to every land, And plainly tell to all below, That love to man from God doth flow. When we behold those glorious things, Which to the mind conviction brings--That God doth live their course to guide, We in Jehovah's power confide. Yes, let me on that God depend, To me He will deliverance send; Trusting in Him, I fear no harm, The wrath of men He can disarm. 'Twas in the solemn hour of night, The stars all glimmering the light, Jacob did rest his weary head, And to him visitant was led. He firmly held his welcome guest, Anxious was Jacob to be blest; He sought to know the stranger's name, Who from the highest heavens came. The stranger cried, "Oh let me go," But Jacob only could cry, "No." "The day now breaketh--morn appears," The stranger cries, this Jacob hears; "I will not let thee go," cried he, "Unless thy nature I can see; Unless thou dost thyself reveal, Unless I peace with thee can feel." With the God-man he did prevail, He felt that love which could not fail; His name and nature soon he knew--Recipient of promise true. To God he p...