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Literary
November 22, 1820
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A devotional poem from the Franklin Gazette praising God's creation, mercy, and providence, urging penitence and faith in divine protection despite fears of chastisement.
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From the Franklin Gazette.
PROTECTING PROVIDENCE.
The power who formed yon worlds of flame,
Who guides the systems in their way,
Is kind, and mercy is his name,
Is good, and bounteous is his sway.
He spake those rolling orbs to birth,
Is not his sovereign wisdom free?
His powerful arm sustains this earth;
Mortal! shall he not look on thee?
To him ascends from viewless space,
The ether notes of choral praise:
Shall not our breathings claim a space!
Will he disdain our sinite lays?
To him, burn countless shrines of Heaven,
While the veiled cherub shares a part:
Will he not bless our offerings given,
The incense of an humble heart?
Then why, O trembler! why these fears?
Why shrink at the chastising rod?
Mourn, mourn in penitential tears,
But doubt no more a righteous GOD.
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From the Franklin Gazette.
PROTECTING PROVIDENCE.
The power who formed yon worlds of flame,
Who guides the systems in their way,
Is kind, and mercy is his name,
Is good, and bounteous is his sway.
He spake those rolling orbs to birth,
Is not his sovereign wisdom free?
His powerful arm sustains this earth;
Mortal! shall he not look on thee?
To him ascends from viewless space,
The ether notes of choral praise:
Shall not our breathings claim a space!
Will he disdain our sinite lays?
To him, burn countless shrines of Heaven,
While the veiled cherub shares a part:
Will he not bless our offerings given,
The incense of an humble heart?
Then why, O trembler! why these fears?
Why shrink at the chastising rod?
Mourn, mourn in penitential tears,
But doubt no more a righteous GOD.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
Hymn Or Psalm
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Divine Providence
Gods Mercy
Penitential Tears
Righteous God
Choral Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Franklin Gazette
Literary Details
Title
Protecting Providence
Author
From The Franklin Gazette
Key Lines
The Power Who Formed Yon Worlds Of Flame,
Who Guides The Systems In Their Way,
Is Kind, And Mercy Is His Name,
Is Good, And Bounteous Is His Sway.
Then Why, O Trembler! Why These Fears?
Why Shrink At The Chastising Rod?
Mourn, Mourn In Penitential Tears,
But Doubt No More A Righteous God.