Hymns and Poems.
By
A. L. O. E.,
Author of “The Triumph over Midian,” “Rescued from Egypt,” “The Shepherd of Bethlehem,” &c., &c.
LONDON:
T. NELSON AND SONS, PATERNOSTER ROW;
EDINBURGH; AND NEW YORK.
1868.
PREFACE
If there be any distinctive peculiarity inthis little volume, it is one that wouldnaturally expose it to literary censure;the verses are very unequal, some of the hymnsare avowedly written for the very poor. To admitrhymes for ragged children, needlewomen, andpaupers into a book of sacred song, may—in theopinion of some critics—deprive it of all claim tothe name of poetry. Yet I venture to hope thatthose who love to labour in God’s vineyard, willnot be sorry to bear to their poorer brethren versesintended to meet their peculiar trials, and cheerthem under their peculiar sorrows; while the subjectsof many of the hymns are such as are ofviequal interest to the prince as to the peasant.Humbly I commend my little work to Him whoseblessing can alone make it useful in strengtheningthe tempted, in cheering the sad, or in lifting upthe hearts of the happy in joyful adoration andpraise.
A. L. O. E.
