The History of the Church, in Verse : Composed for the Use of Bible-Classes, Schools, And Families, in the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
The History of the Church, in Verse : Composed for the Use of Bible-Classes, Schools, And Families, in the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
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And many converts from the school Of Plato now began to rule The Church, with philosophic mind To their old system still inclined.
This was the source whence Purgatory came To wear the honor of the Christian name.
Once introduced, the notion grew Into a dogma strange and new.
A monk, in visions of the night, Beheld a lamentable sight, — The souls in Purgatory plunged in grie^ Tortured with flames, and groaning for relieC Their countenance appeared the same, For some he knew, and called by name ...; And, as he saw them scorched with fire.
He felt, of course, a strong desire THE DREAM UNFOLDED. 165 To learn what could be done to ease their pain, And give them pardon, rest, and peace again.
Then he was told that every sin Which had on earth committed been Brought down its penalty of woe, Which must be suffered here below.
'Twas true, believers would be saved at last, But not till all this misery was past.
To saints and martyrs it was given By special grace to enter heaven Without this purgatorial flame ; But all the rest, whatever their fame For zeal and piety on earth might be, Must feel the cleansing fire by God's decree.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
And many converts from the school Of Plato now began to rule The Church, with philosophic mind To their old system still inclined.
This was the source whence Purgatory came To wear the honor of the Christian name.
Once introduced, the notion grew Into a dogma strange and new.
A monk, in visions of the night, Beheld a lamentable sight, — The souls in Purgatory plunged in grie^ Tortured with flames, and groaning for relieC Their countenance appeared the same, For some he knew, and called by name ...; And, as he saw them scorched with fire.
He felt, of course, a strong desire THE DREAM UNFOLDED. 165 To learn what could be done to ease their pain, And give them pardon, rest, and peace again.
Then he was told that every sin Which had on earth committed been Brought down its penalty of woe, Which must be suffered here below.
'Twas true, believers would be saved at last, But not till all this misery was past.
To saints and martyrs it was given By special grace to enter heaven Without this purgatorial flame ; But all the rest, whatever their fame For zeal and piety on earth might be, Must feel the cleansing fire by God's decree.
What to read after The History of the Church, in Verse : Composed for the Use of Bible-Classes, Schools, And Families, in the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Hopkins, John Henry, 1792-1868 to read onlineMoreLess
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