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: ...Prince of Peace' The Holy Sepulchre And many a tale, Of deeds which turned the cheek of beauty pale To listen to, by pilgrim from afar, Or minstrel chaunting the exploits of war Was often brought. But, brightest 'mid the throng Of names from first to last, and theme for song And minstrel praise--was his, the ' Lion King' For bravery called--Full oft his voice would ring With clarion sound o'er din of thickest fight, And flash his blade in gleams of circling light High-soul'd Saladin, leader of the foe, Of lightning glance and stormy, threatening brow, He oft confronted; but, too well their skill Or strength were match'd, and dauntless will: For each, unconquering, from the combat came, And each but swell'd his foeman's wide-spread fame. While thus, successive, glittering Christian hosts, 'Neath red-cross banners left their native coasts (Each warrior armed to battle for his faith And win a name or die a martyr's death) Events of varied hue, swift-crowding, swept O'er Albion's isle--Nor scarce at once e'er slept The fiends of war: nor were the troubles less Which kings inherit, donning with the dress And state of royalty. Not all his pow'r Could wipe from Heney's destiny that hour In which his hopes were shipwrecked with his son; Nor solace give when that his hope was gone "Tor 'neath PlAiTTAOEifEt's more liberal sway Did all to order due obedience pay; For crafty Becket set the law at nought, And rampant bigotry dire mischief wrought. Of good and ill invisible the line, With catholic supremacy her sole design, May of the church be said. If, to her, kings And thrones were subject, then, all lesser things Were safe; of 'right divine, ' at her behest Were kings made heir, or of that 'right' divest'. By royal favour raised, thro' various ranks, To power;...