Nor with an evanescent glimpse alone, As in that mirror the refiner's face; But, stampt with heaven's broad signet, there be shewn And round that seal of love this motto be, MAY 6, 1836. VERSION OF AN ANCIENT PRAYER. "Tell me, with what confidence canst thou lie down to sleep, and pass away the darkness of the night, unless thou shalt first arm thyself by fervent and devout prayer? St. Chrysostom de Orando Deum. O Thou eternal Source of light, Thou Sun of righteousness, most bright, Rising in glory evermore, And never-setting,-giving store Of food, life, gladness, unto all That duly on thy bounties call: Vouchsafe, great God! on me to shine, Ravestock. L. F. |