 Let us (said He) pour on him all we can. Let the world's riches, which dispersed lie, Contract into a span. So strength first made a way, Then beauty flowed, then wisdom, honour, pleasure. When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone...  The American National Preacher - Seite 2261853Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Henry Southern, Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas - 1821 - 402 Seiten
...however, compensated for by some excellent lines. The Pulley. " When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, ' Let us,' said he, ' pour...lie, Contract into a span.' So strength first made away ; Then beauty flow'd ; then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay... | |
 | Henry Southern - 1821 - 398 Seiten
...however, compensated for by some excellent lines. The Pulley. " When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, ' Let us,' said he, ' pour...• Contract into a span.' So strength first made away ; Then beauty flow'd ; then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay... | |
 | 1821 - 400 Seiten
...however, compensated for by some excellent lines. The Pulley. " When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, ' Let us,' said he, ' pour...lie, Contract into a span.' So strength first made away ; Then beauty flow'd; then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay... | |
 | 1821 - 398 Seiten
...however, compensated for by some excellent lines. The Pulley. " When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, ' Let us,' said he, ' pour...lie, Contract into a span.' So strength first made away ; Then beauty flow'd; then wisdom, honour, pleasure: When almost all was out, God made a stay... | |
 | 1835 - 616 Seiten
...be coatinued.] THE PULLEY. BY GEORGE HERBERT. WHEN God at first made man, Having a glass of blessing standing by; Let us (said he) pour on him all we can...a span. So strength first made a way ; Then beauty flow'd, then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that,... | |
 | Richard Cattermole, Henry Stebbing - 1835 - 402 Seiten
...rather make no thine and mine ! THE PULLEY. WHEN God at first made man, Having a glass of blessing standing by, " Let us," said he, " pour on him all...lie, Contract into a span." So strength first made away : Then beauty flow'cl ; then wisdom, honour, pie sure : When almost all was out, God made a stay,... | |
 | George Herbert - 1838 - 406 Seiten
...and now my griefs to sing. CXXIX. THE PULLEY. WHEN God at first made man, Having a glass of blessing standing by ; Let us (said he) pour on him all we...a span. So strength first made a way ; Then beauty flow'd, then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone,... | |
 | Giles Fletcher - 1836 - 400 Seiten
...rather make no thine and mine ! THE PULLEY. WHEN God at first made man, Having a glass of blessing standing by, " Let us," said he, " pour on him all...lie, Contract into a span." So strength first made away : Then beauty flow'd ; then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When alm6st all was out, God made a stay,... | |
 | George Herbert - 1838 - 420 Seiten
...and now my griefs to sing. CXXIX. THE PULLEY. WHEN God at first made man, Having a glass of blessing standing by ; Let us (said he) pour on him all we...a span. So strength first made a way ; Then beauty flow'd, then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone,... | |
 | George Herbert - 1838 - 402 Seiten
...lie, Contract into a span. So strength first made a way ; Then beauty flow'd, then wisdom, honour, pleasure : When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone, of all his treasure, For if I should (said he) Bestow this jewel also on my creature, He would adore my gifts instead of... | |
| |
