The Pleasures Of Piety: A Poem (1823)
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ISBN10: 1166575667
ISBN13: 9781166575663
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166575663
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Pleasures of Piety is a poem written by Philip Dixon Hardy in 1823. The poem explores the joys and benefits of leading a pious and virtuous life. It is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of piety, such as prayer, charity, and humility.Throughout the poem, Hardy emphasizes the importance of living a moral life and the rewards that come with it. He argues that piety brings peace, contentment, and a sense of purpose to one's life. He also touches on the idea of divine providence and the role that faith plays in guiding one's actions.The language of the poem is rich and evocative, with vivid descriptions of nature and religious imagery. It is written in rhyming couplets, which give the poem a musical quality and make it easy to read aloud.Overall, The Pleasures of Piety is a celebration of the virtues of piety and a reminder of the benefits of living a moral and virtuous life. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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