John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4978 William Wordsworth 1770-1850 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4978 |
| AUTHOR: | William Wordsworth (1770–1850) |
| QUOTATION: | Sweet Mercy! to the gates of heaven This minstrel lead, his sins forgiven; The rueful conflict, the heart riven With vain endeavour, And memory of Earth’s bitter leaven Effaced forever. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Thoughts suggested on the Banks of the Nith. |
| WORKS: | William Wordsworth Collection. |