Lays of the Church, and Other Verses is a collection of religious poetry by F.G.L., offering a glimpse into the spiritual sentiments of the 19th century. This compilation presents a variety of hymns and devotional verses intended for church services and private reflection. The poems explore themes of faith, worship, and the Christian experience, reflecting the theological and aesthetic sensibilities prevalent during the Victorian era. These carefully crafted verses provide insight into the religious practices and beliefs of the time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in religious history and devotional literature. The author's sincere and reverent tone resonates throughout the collection, offering a comforting and uplifting reading experience for those seeking spiritual solace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.