John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7989 Rihard Watson Gilder 1844-1909 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7989 |
| AUTHOR: | Richard Watson Gilder (1844–1909) |
| QUOTATION: | O white and midnight sky, O starry bath, Wash me in thy pure, heavenly crystal flood: Cleanse me, ye stars, from earthly soil and scath— Let not one taint remain in spirit or blood! |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The celestial Passion. |