Percussion Caps for the Rifle Brigade, and Miscellaneous Poems [By J. Kelsey]. (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. 1861 Excerpt: ...mighty mind ne'er stoops to sin True peace, and joy, and righteousness within. Roving in visionary bliss--the heart's rest Bliss in abundance, by the spirit blest. Clinging to hope, e'er trusting on God's word; Seeking true spirit peace--the faithful bird, The dove, with olive branch, she will return; With blissfuHove her faithful heart does yearn. Seek ye the gospel lamp to lead the way; Oh while you live the laws of God obey. Content will lead you on to perfect bliss; Trust ye the Lord He will grant happiness. 0 'er fertile meads, ranging in solitude; Grace, mercy, peace and love, beatitude In heaven's courts, cleansed from all base sin--A life of righteousness and peace within. Binding the graces in one solemn bond, Oh while you live to faithful love respond; With meritorious deeds laurel thy fame, Just record make of all, cherish love's flame Peace, love, and joy reigns in the fertile mind Oh while you live be to each other kind. The wanderer restore to happiness --His pray'rs to heaven he'll send, your soul to bless THE STAR OF LOVE. Thou star of love, oh guide me on my way, That I may never from pure virtue stray; Strengthen the cords that bind me to my fair; Love, faithful love, I honestly declare. Thou star of glory--thou the light divine, For ever, and for ever on me shine; Direct my course, that I may happy be Lead me, oh do, with cords of sympathy. Thou star of bliss send down thy wonted light, To guide me on my way to beauty bright; Fain would I worship thee, thou staj divine; The Bethlehem Star, it did true love define. The soul star ever guides the tempest tost Without the polar star all would be lost In absence of the sun and moon 'tis given, To show the virtuous the way to heaven. Thou star of my heart, to thee I will cling; T...