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Issue Details: First known date: 1850... 1850 Sacred Poetry
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Notes

  • Epigraph: 'All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.'
  • Dedication: 'This little volume of Sacred Poetry is gratefully dedicated to a beloved mother by her affectionate daughter, Miriam. Longford House, Tasmania, December 1849.'
  • Morris Miller states that this is the first book of verse published in Tasmania by a woman.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Launceston, Northeast Tasmania, Tasmania,:Henry Dowling , 1850 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A Season for Everythingi"In all the time that God has given", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 3-8)
Blind Bartimaeusi"He sat, and by the road-side begged;", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 11-13)
Jacob's Visioni"From Beersheba to Haran Jacob went,", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 17-19)
Rachel Weeping for Her Childreni"A voice was heard in Ramah, and a cry", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 23-26)
Saul's Disobediencei"The Lord has sent me hither, Saul, to make", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 29-31)
Jephthah's Daughteri"Listen, O God, and if thou shalt not fail", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 35-37)
The Pool of Bethesdai"There was a Jewish feast, and Jesus bent", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 41-43)
The Ethiopian Converti"From stated rites of worship, yearly held,", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 47-49)
Mount Horebi"In its majestic grandeur stood the mount of God,", Miriam Mary Thomson , single work poetry (p. 53-55)
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Literature 1850 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier , 20 April 1850; (p. 2)
— Review of Sacred Poetry Miriam Mary Thomson , 1850 selected work poetry
Literature 1850 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier , 20 April 1850; (p. 2)
— Review of Sacred Poetry Miriam Mary Thomson , 1850 selected work poetry
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