INSPIRATION.
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There is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.—Job, xxxii. 8.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God.—II. Timothy, iii. 16.
O Thou bless’d Spirit: whether the Supreme Great ante-mundane Father; in whose breast Embryo creation, unborn being, dwelt, And all its various revolutions rolled, Present though future; prior to themselves Whose breath can blow it into naught again, Or from His throne some delegated power, Who studious of our peace, dost turn the thought From vain and vile to solid and sublime! Unseen Thou lead’st me to delicious draughts Of Inspiration, from a purer stream, And fuller of the God, than that which burst From famed Castalia. Young.
We to his high inspiration owe That what was done before the flood we know. Denham.
How precious is the book divine By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine To guide our souls to heaven. It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. This lamp through all the tedious night Of life shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. Fawcett.
On the page of inspiration Lo! the promise of salvation; May I earnestly inquire, May the Lord my soul inspire With the love of truth divine, So to make that promise mine. Egone.