A Rhymed Harmony of the Gospels (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... said unto him, 'Thou fool, This very night thy soul Shall leave thy body, and thy wealth Be at thy heir's control.' So will it be with everyone Who hoards up selfish gain, And is not rich toward God: his joys Must end in lasting pain. Let not a vain anxiety Within your hearts abide; For food, and drink, and needful Your Father will provide, clothes, Your life is much more than its food, Your body than its dress; Then he who grants the greater gifts Will surely give the less. See how the very birds of heaven Are nourished by his care; They neither plant, nor sow, nor reap, And yet they tended are; Think of your minds, and ask your. Are ye not better far? selves, Can any add unto his life A span of time's duration? And why take thought for raiment too? Even Solomon's proud station Was not in equal glory decked, Or beauty, like the flower. Think of the lilies of the field, And in them see God's power. If, then, he condescends to clothe The herbage with such grace, Will he not greater care bestow On you, O faithless race? He knows your need, and bids you At first, his kingdom pure; seek, And he will add his earthly gifts To treasures that endure. On humble trusting souls he will All earthly needs bestow, While, in the skies, their portion shall Exceed all earth can show. Therefore, fear not, but freely spare Whatever ye possess; Assist the poor, and keep your souls Rich in true holiness. So shall ye have your treasure there Where moth nor rust corrode, Where thief can ne'er approach to For all is safe with God. steal, Wherever ye your treasure place, Your heart will find its home, Seek then to fix it all above, That ye may thither come." SECTION 98. Christ exhorts to watchfulness, fidelity, and repentance.--Luke 12. 35-59; 13.1-9....