Versos English John Barnard Second PART

English poem

Second PART

by (1815–1882)

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I'll thee instruct, and teach the Way, How thou may'st wisely live: And safe Direction, in thy Walk, My watchful Eye shall give. Be n't like the Horse, or Mule, which ne'er Submit to Reason's sway; Whose Mouths with Bitt, and Reins, we rule, And force them to obey. The Wicked, by their Wickedness, Their Sorrows multiply; But Mercy shall encompass them, Who on the Lord rely. Let then the righteous ones be glad, And in the Lord rejoice; Let all, that are upright in Heart, Triumph with joyful Voice.