John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5040 William Wordsworth 1770-1850 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 5040 |
AUTHOR: | William Wordsworth (1770–1850) |
QUOTATION: | “What is good for a bootless bene?” With these dark words begins my tale; And their meaning is, Whence can comfort spring When prayer is of no avail? |
ATTRIBUTION: | Force of Prayer. |
WORKS: | William Wordsworth Collection. |