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Text:Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation

271a. Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation

1 Happy the city, where their sons
Like pillars round a palace set,
And daughters, bright as polish'd stones,
Give strength and beauty to the state.

2 Happy the land in culture dress'd,
Whose flocks and corn have large increase;
Where men securely work or rest,
Nor sons of plunder break the peace.

3 Happy the nation thus endow'd,
But more divinely blest are those
On whom the all-sufficient God
Himself with all his grace bestows.

Text Information
First Line: Happy the city, where their sons
Title: Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation
Language: English
Publication Date: 1787
Scripture:
Topic: Assistance from God; Blessings: of a nation; Frailty of Man (10 more...)
Notes: Third Part
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