Devotions in the ancient way of offices with psalms, hymns, and prayers for every day in the week and every holiday in the year.

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Title
Devotions in the ancient way of offices with psalms, hymns, and prayers for every day in the week and every holiday in the year.
Author
Birchley, William, 1613-1669.
Publication
Paris :: [s.n.],
1668.
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Subject terms
Catholic Church. -- Breviary.
Church of England. -- Book of common prayer.
Rhymed offices.
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Psal. XXXVII.

GOod God, how extreamly ingrateful are we! how strangely insensible of our ma∣nifest duty!

Every creature hears thy voice, but we; every thing lives by rule but we.

The Sun observs its constant rising; and sets exactly at his appointed time.

The Sun stands still, if thou commandest; and even goes back, to obey thy will.

And yet the Sun pretends no reward; nor looks to be plac'd in a higher heav'n.

We who expect those glorious promises; and aim no lower then the heav'n of heav'ns.

Shall we forget the law of our God; that on∣ly instructs us to perfect our selvs?

We who are bought by the blood of JESUS; and freely redeem'd by his sacred Cross.

Shall we neglect so gracious a Saviour; whose only design is to draw us to his love?

Shall we neglect so generous a love; whose only effect is to make us happy?

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O may thy holy will dear, Lord, be all our rule; and thy gracious hand our only guide:

O may thy infinite goodnes engage us to love Thee; and thy blessed love prepare us to enjoy Thee.

Glory be, &c.

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