What bonds of Gratitude I feel, 'Tis more than I can bear: 12 Break the chains in which we lie! 18 All selfish souls, whate'er they feign, They boast of Liberty in vain, We learn its name, but not its pow'rs, 30 HAPPY SOLITUDE-UNHAPPY MEN VOL. 2, CANTIQUE 89 My heart is easy, and my burthen light; I taste thy goodness, and I love, the more. Gratitude-12 repay 4. 14 grace] self A. 23 bosom 8 16 LIVING WATER VOL. 4, CANTIQUE 81 THE fountain in its source, No drought of summer fears; But shallow cisterns yield A scanty, short supply; The morning sees them amply fill'd, TRUTH AND DIVINE LOVE REJECTED BY THE WORLD VOL. 2, CANTIQUE 22 O LOVE, of pure and heav'nly birth! Whence comes it, that, your pow'r the same Or heart that makes you welcome here? Where'er ye visit, in your train. The world is proud, and cannot bear The praise of men the mark they mean, 6 12 They fly the place where ye are seen; Pure Love, with scandal in the rear, Suits not the vain; it costs too dear. 18 Then, let the price be what it may, Though poor, I am prepar'd to pay ; Come shame, come sorrow; spite of tears, One soul, at least, shall not repine, To give you room; come, reign in mine! 24 Title] Truth and pure Love rejected and accepted, by whom A. 3 resist] oppose A. 11, 12 ye.. visit] reproach and ... grief and pain Are sure to follow 4. 23 least 4. last Bull. DIVINE JUSTICE AMIABLE VOL. 2, CANTIQUE 119 THOU hast no lightnings, O thou Just! The heart, that values less its ease, In thine avenging anger, sees Pleas'd, I could lie conceal'd, and lost Not to avoid thy wrath, thou know'st, 8 Smite me, O thou whom I provoke! And I will love thee still : The well deserv'd and righteous stroke Shall please me, though it kill. 16 Am I not worthy, to sustain The worst thou canst devise; And dare I seek thy throne again, Far from afflicting, thou art kind; An unction of thy grace I find, Alas! thou spar'st me yet again; And when thy wrath should move, Too gentle to endure my pain, I have no punishment to fear; THE SOUL THAT LOVES GOD FINDS HIM EVERY WHERE VOL. 2, CANTIQUE 108 OH thou, by long experience tried, I 10 shades] caves A. 30 from thee] I see 4. 24 32 All scenes alike engaging prove, To souls impress'd with sacred love! Where'er they dwell, they dwell in thee; 8 To me remains nor place nor time; While place we seek, or place we shun, 'Tis equal joy to go or stay. 16 Could I be cast where thou art not, That were indeed a dreadful lot; My country, Lord, art thou alone; The point where all my wishes meet; My Law, my Love; life's only sweet! 24 I hold by nothing here below; Though pierc'd by scorn, opprest by pride, No frowns of men can hurtful prove Ah then! to his embrace repair; THE TESTIMONY OF DIVINE ADOPTION VOL. 2, CANTIQUE 78 How happy are the new-born race, How pure the bliss they share! Title om. A. 3 joy A. 32 6 The moment we believe, 'tis ours; The God from whom it came, But ah! if foul and wilful sin 12 18 The chaste and pure, who fear to grieve The gracious Spirit they receive, His work distinctly trace; And strong in undissembling love, O messenger of dear delight, Whose voice dispells the deepest night, With thee at hand to sooth our pains, No task, but that of Love. 'Tis Love unites what Sin divides; 24 30 The centre where all bliss resides ; Sorrow foregoes its nature there, Divested of its woes; There, sov'reign goodness sooths the breast, In sacred sure repose. 11 'Tis still discernible] It still is visible A. connects A. 37-39 There pain and sorrow lose their sting, 36 42 31 unites] |