This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 edition. Excerpt: ... And mingle with the spirits now at rest. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 131 The rich man died--was carried to his tomb With signs of funeral pomp and worldly state; No angel sent by God brought him sweet rest, Though while he lived men thought that he was great. Thus like some hidden pearl in ocean's bed, Or gold beyond the ken of mortal eye; True wealth is sometimes clad in humble dress, When watched by Him who all our thoughts doth spy. How great the contrast between these two lives, By Dives spent in idle ease and pleasure, Heedless of all who toiled outside his gate, Each day to him a round of wasted leisure: By Lazarus spent in poverty and woe; Cast roughly down by neighbours on the road, To catch some crumbs of mercy from a man, Whose father Abraham believed in God. 'Twas not the lowly rag or purple robe, That made them look so different to the Lord, But that true faith unseen to human eyes, Which brought to one the riches of God's word. 'Which was laid'--literally 'was cast, ' as if an unwelcome burden. What are the many things which we have here, If spent on self, unmindful of the poor; They bring down sorrow on the owner's head, And prove far worse than any running sore. Seek ye that gold which never can decay, Or tempt your wayward heart from God to stray: If you would stand in that triumphant day When Heaven with earth and sea shall pass away. 'A certain man made a great supper, and bade many.' St. Luke xiv. 16. WHEN some great lord a feast prepares, With many dainties rich and rare; Sends invitations freely round Arranging all with thoughtful care: We seldom hear of much delay, Or guests unwilling to partake Of all the generous host provides, For those who at his table eat. Yet on this day the Church records A feast which few...

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