Annus Sanctus (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. 1877 Excerpt: ...store Of good, that makes the desert sweet As was the lovely lost retreat; But fruits and blossoms that suffice To mind us oft of Paradise; With yet some thorns while here we roam, To endear the more a fairer home. Then let us, with a thankful breast, Our troubles bear, and wait for rest: If chastening, 'tis a loving Hand, That guides us to the goodly land. THE BEST SYMPATHY. JtlllJ 2. "UNXONSCIOUS INFLUENCE." AT home, abroad, beware, my soul, Lest too confiding innocence Should loss sustain for evermore By thy unconscious influence. Thy deeds and words, thy looks and tones, Some good or ill each hour dispense; And those most dear still most are swayed By thy unconscious influence. 'Twere evil which no tongue could tell, If thou, who shouldst be a defence And guide to them, should harm them most By thy unconscious influence. O Father, through redeeming love, Forgive me all the past, and hence Accord me grace to bless my race By my unconscious influence. Jttly: 3. THE BEST SYMPATHY. COVET not, nor fondly prize Human sympathy in grief: Rather lift to Heaven thine eyes, Where is sure relief. Weak is man to comfort thee, Whatsoe'er his heart may feel; Boundless might hath God, and He Sorrow loves to heal. LIGHT WITHIN. O, how blest to know in Him, Night and day, a present Friend, Who to men or seraphim Still an ear can lend Cast on Him thy every care; He regards what He hath made; And, while thou hast strength for prayer, Never be afraid. tody 4-. LIGHT WITHIN WHATE'ER perplex, whate'er be dark, That here on earth I see, O Father, never let me fail In fervent love to Thee With rays divine illume my soul, Be aught that may without; So soundless depths shall reverence wake, But not unloving doubt. The peace of faith, the joy of hope, Shall cheer ...