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Poem
June 2, 1841
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
A devotional poem reflecting on the biblical verse from 2 Samuel 24:14, contrasting harsh human judgment with God's merciful compassion, attributed to L. H. S.
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"And David said, Let me now fall into the hand of the Lord; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man."
—2 Samuel xxiv. 14.
Man hath a voice severe,
His neighbor's fault to blame,
A wakeful eye, a listening ear
To note his brother's shame.
He, with suspicious glance,
The curtain'd breast doth read,
And raise the accusing balance high
To weigh the doubtful deed.
Oh Thou, whose piercing thought
Doth note each secret path,
For mercy to Thy throne, we fly
From man's condemning wrath.
Thou, who dost dimness mark
In heaven's resplendent way,
And folly in that angel host
Who serve thee night and day.
How fearless should our trust
In thy compassion be,
When from our brother of the dust
We dare appeal to Thee.
L. H. S.
—2 Samuel xxiv. 14.
Man hath a voice severe,
His neighbor's fault to blame,
A wakeful eye, a listening ear
To note his brother's shame.
He, with suspicious glance,
The curtain'd breast doth read,
And raise the accusing balance high
To weigh the doubtful deed.
Oh Thou, whose piercing thought
Doth note each secret path,
For mercy to Thy throne, we fly
From man's condemning wrath.
Thou, who dost dimness mark
In heaven's resplendent way,
And folly in that angel host
Who serve thee night and day.
How fearless should our trust
In thy compassion be,
When from our brother of the dust
We dare appeal to Thee.
L. H. S.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Gods Mercy
Human Judgment
Biblical Reflection
Divine Compassion
Religious Devotion
What entities or persons were involved?
L. H. S.
Poem Details
Author
L. H. S.
Subject
On Preferring The Mercy Of God Over The Judgment Of Man (From 2 Samuel 24:14)
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas In Abab Scheme
Key Lines
"And David Said, Let Me Now Fall Into The Hand Of The Lord; For Very Great Are His Mercies: But Let Me Not Fall Into The Hand Of Man."
Oh Thou, Whose Piercing Thought
Doth Note Each Secret Path,
For Mercy To Thy Throne, We Fly
From Man's Condemning Wrath.
How Fearless Should Our Trust
In Thy Compassion Be,
When From Our Brother Of The Dust
We Dare Appeal To Thee.