“Most wondrous book! bright candle of the Lord!
Star of Eternity! The only star
By which the bark of man could navigate
The sea of life and gain the coast of bliss
Securely.”

Book ii, line 270.
The Course of Time (published 1827)

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Scottish poet 1798–1827

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