John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittierwas an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth17 December 1807
CountryUnited States of America
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God fills the gaps of human need, Each crisis brings its word and deed.
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Every chain that spirits wear crumbles in the breadth of prayer.
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Clothe with life the weak intent, Let me be the thing I meant ...
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The simple heart that freely asks in love, obtains.
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Tradition wears a snowy beard, romance is always young.
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Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well.
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Who fathoms the Eternal Thought? Who talks of scheme and plan? The Lord is God! He needeth not The poor device of man.
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Despair is infidelity and death.
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A true life is at once interpreter and proof of the gospel.
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Time is hastening on, and we What our fathers are shall be,-- Shadow-shapes of memory! Joined to that vast multitude Where the great are but the good.
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Leaning on Him, make with reverent meekness His own thy will.
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What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye? What calls back the past like the rich pumpkin pie?
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Waking or sleeping, I see a wreck, And hear a cry from a reeling deck!
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Rest if you must, but never quit.