 | 1835 - 700 pages
...an antique charm, with something of the melodious simplicity of Withers. HUMILITY. ' The bird tbat soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground her lowly nest ; And she tbat doth most sweetly sing, Sings in the shade when all things rest : —In lark and nightingale we... | |
 | William Carus Wilson - 1844 - 638 pages
...that or preaching the precious Gospel of Jesus Christ to immortal souls. — Marlyn. HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing Builds on the ground...and nightingale we see What honour hath humility. The saint that wears heaven's brightest crown, In deepest adoration bends — The weight of glory bows... | |
 | James Montgomery - 1835 - 360 pages
...to be forgot : Life is a lightning-flash of breath, Fame but a thunder-clap at death. HUMILITY. J, HE bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the...part," She meekly sat at Jesus' feet ; And Lydia's gently-open'd heart Was made for God's own temple meet ; — Fairest and best adorn'd is she, Whose... | |
 | 1835 - 572 pages
...they possess an antique charm, with something of the melodious simplicity of Withers. HUMILITY. ' The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground...part," She meekly sat at Jesus' feet ; And Lydia's gently-opened heart Was made for God's own temple meet ; — Fairest and best adorn'd is she, Whose... | |
 | 1836 - 234 pages
...Finding not One whom it could love, And long to meet again t BB HUMILITY. BY JAMES MONTGOMERY, ESQ. THE Bird that soars on highest wing Builds on the ground...part, She meekly sat at Jesus' feet ; And Lydia's gently-open'd heart Was made for God's own temple meet : — Fairest and most adorn'd is She, Whoie... | |
 | 1836 - 282 pages
...throughout the whole course of his tempestuous career. KIPD. HUMILITY. THE bird that soars on highest whig, Builds on the ground her lowly nest ; And she that doth most sweetly swing, Siugs in the shade, when all things rest: In lark and nightingale we see What honour hath humility.... | |
 | M. S. - 1839 - 194 pages
...whoever entertains thee with the faults of others, will entertain others with thine. HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground...Jesus' feet ; And Lydia's gently opened heart Was made by God's own temple meet. Fairest and best adorn'd is she Whose clothing is humility. The saint that... | |
 | Joseph Payne - 1839 - 302 pages
...proclaim — " He found it spotless, and unstain'd Is still his father's name." 200.— HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground...and nightingale we see What honour hath humility. Montgomery. 201.— THE LESSONS TAUGHT BY NATURE. For thus to man the voice of nature spake, " Go,... | |
 | 536 pages
...a Christian church in the ruined state in which she existed in the sixteenth century. HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground her lowly nest ; And she that doth most sweetly swing, Sings in the shade, when all things rest : In lark and nightingale we see What honor hath humility.... | |
 | Christian - 1840 - 318 pages
...vanities seduced, For his name's sake kindly He, Wandering me To his holy fold reduced. HUMILITY. > THE bird that soars on highest wing ! Builds on the ground...part," She meekly sat at Jesus' feet; And Lydia's gently-open'd heart The saint that wears heaven's brightest crown, In deepest adoration bends; The... | |
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The bird that soars on highest wing Builds on the ground her lowly nest ; And she that doth most sweetly sing, Sings in the shade when all things rest In lark and nightingale we see What honour hath humility. " When Mary chose the better part, She meekly... 
