 | M. A. H. - Children in literature - 1849 - 160 pages
...and console her too : — " When the wind blows, the blossoms fall; But a good God reigns over all." RESIGNATION. THERE is no flock, however watched and...These severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions We see but dimly through the mists and vapors ; Amid these earthly... | |
 | History, Modern - 1849 - 620 pages
...worlds above ; And if we did our duty, It might be full oflove!" RESIGNATION. BY HENRY W. LONGFELLOW. There is no flock, however watched and tended, But...these severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume tins dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mists... | |
 | American periodicals - 1849 - 742 pages
...with every prayer. His heart was at peace, for he had forgiven ! RESIGNATION. BY HENRY W. LONGFELLOW. THERE is no flock, however watched and tended, But...these severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mists... | |
 | John Seely Hart - Periodicals - 1849 - 934 pages
...THKRE is no flock, however watched and tended, Bui one dead lamb is there ! There is no fi se aide, howsoe'er defended, But has one vacant chair ! The...these severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mista... | |
 | 1856 - 1270 pages
...is no flock, however watched and tended, But one dead lamb is there ! There is no fireside, howso'er defended, But has one vacant chair. The air is full...comforted. Let us be patient ! these severe afflictions That from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see... | |
 | Jabez Burns - Bereavement - 1850 - 240 pages
...however watched and tended, But one dead lamb is there ! There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, Bat has one vacant chair ! The air is full of farewells...these severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mists... | |
 | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - 1851 - 596 pages
...— the bickering flames, — All mingled vaguely in our speech ; Until they made themselves a part Of fancies floating through the brain, — The long-lost...These severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mists... | |
 | Mary Russell Mitford - Authors - 1852 - 592 pages
...night-wind wild and bleak, As they beat at the heart of the mother, Drive the color from her cheek 1 RESIGNATION. There is no flock, however watched and...These severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mists... | |
 | Meta Lander - 1861 - 354 pages
...of everlasting joy and gladness, when we are permitted to rejoin them in the home of the blessed." There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, But has...these severe afflictions Not from the ground arise, But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise. We see but dimly through the mists... | |
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THERE is no flock, however watched and tended But one dead lamb is there ! There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, But has one vacant chair ! The air is full of farewells to the dying, And mournings for the dead ; The heart of Rachel, for her children... 
