 | Edward Nares - 1811 - Počet stránok 226
...— How he spares the rod ? Scarce does it ever seem that right prevails ; How oft, Gmltjlourishes, and Virtue fails ! What must I think of this severe decree, Which, thro' the will of G od, now humbles ME ^ Am I to think HIM kind, who could destroy Every fond hope... | |
 | Edward Nares - 1823 - Počet stránok 542
...chastises!— How he spares the rod! Scarce does it ever seem that right prevails ; How oft, Guilt flourishes, and Virtue fails .' What must I think of this severe decree, Which, thro' the will of God, now humbles ME ? Am I to think HIM kind, who could destroy Every fond hope I... | |
 | Bible Christians - 1874 - Počet stránok 662
...immortal bowers." grprtomrt. MEMOIRS AND OBITUARIES. MRS. MARY ANN WOOD. (BY HER HUSBAND, E. WOOD.) " What must I think of this severe decree, Which, through...the will of God, now humbles me ? Am I to think Him gracious, good, and kind, Who saw the bitter anguish of my mind, And yet, alike unmoved by prayer or... | |
 | George Cecil White - 1903 - Počet stránok 340
...chastises! How He spares the rod ! Scarce does it ever seem that Bight prevails ; How oft Guilt flourishes, and Virtue fails! What must I think of this severe decree, Which, through the Will of God, now humhles me ? Am I to think Him kind who could destroy The fondest hope I had of lasting joy? Am I to... | |
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How without rule are the decrees of God! How He chastises! How He spares the rod! Scarce does it ever seem that Right prevails; How oft guilt flourishes and virtue fails! What must I think of this severe decree Which, through the will of God, now humbles... 