Penny Dreadfuls, 1812 · page 238 of 258
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# Page 220: Verse/Poetry This page contains printed verse (page 220) addressing a suffering soul driven from comfort into desolation and despair. The poem progresses from depicting the speaker's hopeless state—mourning over an empty pitcher in a spiritual desert—to offering religious consolation through divine intervention. It concludes with promises of heavenly redemption and eternal joy in a kingdom to come. The text is devotional in tone, emphasizing themes of salvation and divine mercy rather than sensation or melodrama typical of penny dreadfuls.
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220 Thus from peace and comfort driven, Thou, poor soul, all desolate, Hopeless lay, till pitying Heaven Found thee, in thy abject state. O’er thy empty pitcher mourning Mid the desert of the world ; Thus, with shame and anguish burning, From thy cherished pleasures hurled: See thy great deliverer nigh, Calls thee from thy sorrow vain, Bids thee on his love rely, Bless the salutary pain. From thine eyes the mists dispelling, Lo! the well of life he shews, | ' In his presence ever dwelling, Bids thee find thy true repose. Future prospects rich in blessing Open to thy hopes secure ; Sure of endless joys possessing, Of an heavenly kingdom sure. ) Comichookssecom