 | Stedman, Edmund C. and Hutchinson Ellen M. - 1889 - 700 pages
...throat, 1861-88] [1861-88 THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. KEEP mo, I pray, in wisdom's way That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care to-day, —...bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, О Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, I humbly... | |
 | Eugene Field - American poetry - 1889 - 224 pages
...— Balow, my boy ! THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. "[/"EEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care to-day, —...bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, O Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, I humbly... | |
 | Poetry - 1891 - 540 pages
...ROBINSON. — The Athcmcttm. THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. KEEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek; I need protecting care to-day, My purse...bookish strife, That I with pious deed. and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, О Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, I humbly... | |
 | American literature - 1891 - 806 pages
...(Crowell."^$2.5o.) THE BIB LIO MA NIA CS PKA YER. KEEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That 1 may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care to-day. My purse...bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, О Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, I humbly... | |
 | Charles Wells Moulton - American poetry - 1891 - 540 pages
...— The Athetifeiim. THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. KEEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care to-day, My purse...bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, O Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, I humbly... | |
 | American poetry - 1891 - 608 pages
...— The Atheneemn. THE BIBLIOMAN'IAC'S PRAYER. KEEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way* That I may truths eternal seek; I need protecting care to-day, My purse...bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, О Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, I humbly... | |
 | Literature - 1891 - 530 pages
...Boetoa, Htm., ui POETEY. The Bibliomaniac's Prayer. Keep me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care today. My purse...prints. Direct me in some godly walk Which leads away Irom bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. Bat if, О Lord,... | |
 | Poetry - 1891 - 558 pages
...KOBINSON. — The Athena-um. THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. KEEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek; I need protecting care to-day, My purse...appetites and hints Of Satan's fascinating art — Of f1rst editions and of prints. Direct me in some godly walk Which leads away from bookish strife, That... | |
 | Literature - 1891 - 524 pages
...m»il mull« POETRY. The Bibliomaniac's Prayer. Keep me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care today. My purse is light, my flesh is weak ; So banish from my errinp heart All baleful appetites and hints Of Satan's fascinating art — Of first editions, and... | |
 | Gleeson White - Book verse - 1893 - 214 pages
...Lowndes ! EUGENE FIELD. THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. EEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care to-day. My purse...bookish strife, That I with pious deed and talk May extra-illustrate my life. But if, O Lord, it pleaseth Thee To keep me in temptation's way, Let my temptation... | |
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THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER. KEEP me, I pray, in wisdom's way, That I may truths eternal seek ; I need protecting care to-day, My purse is light, my flesh is weak; So banish from my erring heart All baleful appetites and hints Of Satan's fascinating art... 
