 | 1835 - 700 страници
...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 страници
...earth, besides that or preaching the precious Gospel of Jesus Christ to immortal souls. — Marlyn. HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing Builds...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... | |
 | 1836 - 282 страници
...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.... | |
 | Joseph Payne - 1839 - 302 страници
...sculptur'd line proclaim — " He found it spotless, and unstain'd Is still his father's name." 200.— HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds...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 страници
...recognized by him as a Christian church in the ruined state in which she existed in the sixteenth century. HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds...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.... | |
 | British birds - 1840 - 326 страници
...on highest wing, Builds un the ground her lonely nest ; And she that doth most sweetly sing, binge in the shade, when all things rest: In lark and nightingale we see What honour hath humility. \Vhen Mary chose " the better part," She meekly sat at Jesu's feet ; And Lydia's gently opened heart... | |
 | Robert Bailey Thomas - 1841 - 522 страници
...next him, asked him how many societies he was a member of. "Wily, "said HUMILITY. BT HONTOOMKKT. Tn« bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground...all things rest; In lark and nightingale we see What honor hath humility. the farmer, " not many! not many ! only we have ono in our town, the MYOU society... | |
 | Poetry - 1842 - 96 страници
...a cordial at his heart; Unshaken Faith its strength supplies, He loves, believes, adores, and dies! HUMILITY. THE bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground her lowly nest; In lark and nightingale we see What honour hath humility. When Mary chose the better part, She meekly... | |
 | 1851 - 620 страници
...night, Which bring the earth relief, Are ordered by skill Divine, — Then why should erring man repine? HUMILITY. The bird that soars on highest wing Builds...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... | |
 | 1850 - 638 страници
...and in the shadow of the leafy woodlands. But let James Montgomery speak for us here : — The lark, that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground her...things rest : In lark and nightingale we see What honor hath humility ; and again, to quote William Browne — Not from nobility doth virtue spring,... | |
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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 honor hath humility. 2 When Mary chose the better part, She... 
