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Marcus Walsh and Karina Williamson (eds), The Poetical Works of Christopher Smart, Vol. 2: Religious Poetry 1763-1771
Contents
- Close section Front Matter
- Close sectionHymns and Spiritual Songs
- Introduction
- Facsimile title page
- Close sectionHYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS
- Hymn I. New Year
- Hymn II. Circumcision
- Hymn III. Epiphany
- Hymn IV. Conversion of Saint Paul
- Hymn V. King Charles the Martyr
- Hymn VI. The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
- Hymn VII. Ash Wednesday. First Day of Lent
- Hymn VIII. St Matthias
- Hymn IX. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin
- Hymn X. The Crucifixion of Our Blessed Lord
- Hymn XI. Easter Day
- Hymn XII. St. Mark
- Hymn XIII. St. Philip and St. James
- Hymn XIV. The Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Hymn XV. Whitsunday
- Hymn XVI. Trinity Sunday
- Hymn XVII. The King's Restoration
- Hymn XVIII. St. Barnabas
- Hymn XIX. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
- Hymn XX. St. Peter
- Hymn XXI. St. James
- Hymn XXII. St. Bartholomew
- Hymn XXIII. St. Matthew
- Hymn XXIV. St. Michael and All Angels
- Hymn XXV. St. Luke
- Hymn XXVI. The Accession of King George III
- Hymn XXVII. St. Simon and St. Jude
- Hymn XXVIII. All Saints
- Hymn XXIX. The Fifth of November
- Hymn XXX. St. Andrew
- Hymn XXXI. St. Thomas
- Hymn XXXII. The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
- Hymn XXXIII. St. Stephen
- Hymn XXXIV. St. John the Evangelist
- Hymn XXXV. The Holy Innocents
- Close sectionAPPENDIX
- Close sectionA Song to David
- Close sectionOratorios: Hannah and Abimelech
- Close sectionThe Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
- Introduction
- Facsimile Title Page
- TO Master BONNELL GEORGE THORNTON, Of Orchard-Street, Westminster.
- Close sectionTHE PARABLES.
- Parable I. The Sower and the Seed
- Parable II. The Kingdom of Heaven compared with a man who sowed good seed in his field
- Parable III. The Kingdom of Heaven compared to a grain of mustard-seed
- Parable IV. The Kingdom of Heaven compared with leaven
- Parable V. The Kingdom of Heaven compared with a treasure hidden in a field
- Parable VI. The Kingdom of Heaven compared with a merchant seeking good pearls
- Parable VII. The Kingdom of Heaven compared with a net cast into the sea
- Parable VII. The Scribes and Pharisees reproved
- Parable IX. The unmerciful Creditor
- Parable X. The Lord of the Vineyard and the Labourers
- Parable XI. The Father and his Two Sons
- Parable XII. The Householder and Husbandmen
- Parable XIII. The Marriage Feast
- Parable XIV. The Fig-tree
- Parable XV. The Ten Virgins
- Parable XVI. The Traveller and the Talents
- Parable XVII. The Seed cast into the Ground secretly
- Parable XVIII. The wealthy Self-deceiver – of taking no Thought of the Body – and of Watching
- Parable XIX. The Barren Fig-Tree
- Parable XX. The Lost Sheep
- Parable XXI. The Piece of Silver
- Parable XXII. The Spiritual Economist
- Parable XXIII. The Prophet without Honour in his own Country
- Parable XXIV. The Prodigal Son
- Parable XXV. The Unjust Steward
- Parable XXV. The Rich Man and Lazarus
- Parable XXVII. Faith as a Grain of Mustard-Seed
- Parable XXVIII. The Importunate Widow
- Parable XXIX. The Pharisee and Publican
- Parable XXX. The Camel and the Needle's Eye
- Parable XXXI. The Good Shepherd
- Parable XXXII. The True Vine
- Parable XXXII. The Good Samaritan
- Parable XXXIV. The Children in the Market-Place
- Parable XXXV. Christ and Mary Magdalen at the Pharisee's Entertainment
- Parable XXXVI. The Kingdom of Christ compared to a Little Child
- Parable XXXVII. The Disciples, The Salt of the Earth, etc.
- Parable XXXVII. The Beam and the Mote
- Parable XXXIX. Pearls not to be cast before Swine
- Parable XL. A stone not to be given for Bread, nor a Serpent for Fish
- Parable XLI. The Strait Gate
- Parable XLII. The Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
- Parable XLIII. The House built upon a Rock
- Parable XLIV. The House divided against itself
- Parable XLV. The Whole need no Physician
- Parable XLVI. The Children of the Bride-chamber
- Parable XLVII. The Bearing of the Cross
- Parable XLVIII. The Necessity of Self-denial
- Parable XLIX. The Reed shaken with the Wind
- Parable L. Leaving all for Christ
- Parable LI. The Leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees
- Parable LII. Humility recommended
- Parable LIII. The Necessity of Forecast
- Parable LIV. The Advent of Christ's spiritual Kingdom
- Parable LV. The Harvest and Labourers
- Parable LVI. Perseverance in Christ encouraged
- Parable LVII. Adherence to the Doctrine of Christ
- Parable LVIII. The Stability of Christ's Church
- Parable LIX. The Easiness of Christ's Yoke
- Parable LX. The Sign of the Prophet Jonas
- Parable LXI. Spiritual Affinity
- Parable LXII. The Woman of Canaan
- Parable LXIII. The two Sons of Zebedee
- Parable LXIV. The Head-Stone in the Corner
- Parable LXV. Tribute payable to Caesar
- Parable LXVI. The Woman and her seven Brethren
- Parable LXVII. The Hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees – The straining out a Gnat – The white Sepulchres – The Hen gathering her Chickens, etc.
- Parable LXVIII. The Axe laid to the Root of the Tree – The Lord's Fan
- Parable LXIX. The Temple of the Lord's Body
- Parable LXX. The Second Birth
- Parable LXXI. The Woman of Samaria
- Parable LXXII. The Bread of God
- Parable LXXIII. Many Mansions in God's House
- Christ disputing amongst the Doctors
- The Disciples pluck the Ears of Corn on the Sabbath Day
- Pilate and the Galileans
- Christ delivers the Woman taken in Adultery
- The Story of Zaccheus
- The The Poor Widow commended
- The Transfiguration
- The Fiery Disciples
- Martha Reproved
- Our Saviour washing his Disciples' Feet
- Close sectionHymns for the Amusement of Children
- Introduction
- Facsimile Title Page
- Dedication
- Hymn I. Faith
- Hymn II. Hope
- Hymn III. Charity
- Hymn IV. Prudence
- Hymn V. Justice
- Hymn VI. Mercy
- Hymn VII. Temperance
- Hymn VIII. Fortitude
- Hymn IX. Moderation
- Hymn X. Truth
- Hymn XI. Beauty
- Hymn XII. Honesty
- Hymn XIII. Elegance
- Hymn XIV. Loveliness
- Hymn XV. Taste
- Hymn XVI. Learning
- Hymn XVII. Praise
- Hymn XVIII. Prayer
- Hymn XIX. Patience
- Hymn XX. Watching
- Hymn XXI. Generosity
- Hymn XXII. Gratitude
- Hymn XXIII. Peace
- Hymn XXIV. Melancholy
- Hymn XXV. Mirth
- Hymn XXVI. Mutual Subjection
- Hymn XXVII. Good-nature to Animals
- Hymn XXVIII. Silence
- Hymn XXIX. Long-suffering of God
- Hymn XXX. Honour
- Hymn XXXI. Immortality
- Hymn XXXII. Against Despair
- Hymn XXXIII. For Saturday
- Hymn XXXIV. For Sunday
- Hymn XXXV. At Dressing in the Morning
- Hymn XXXVI. At Undressing in the Evening
- Hymn XXXVII. Pray remember the Poor
- Hymn XXXVIII. Plenteous Redemption
- Hymn XXXIX. The Conclusion of the Matter
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