John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
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| Mary Howitt. (1804–1888) (continued) |
| 6415 |
| Yes, in the poor man’s garden grow Far more than herbs and flowers— Kind thoughts, contentment, peace of mind, And joy for weary hours. |
| The poor Man’s Garden. |
| Sarah Flower Adams. (1805–1848) |
| 6416 |
| Nearer, my God, to Thee! Nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee! Nearer to Thee! |
| Nearer, my God, to Thee. |
| 6417 |
| He sendeth sun, he sendeth shower, Alike they’re needful to the flower; And joys and tears alike are sent To give the soul fit nourishment. As comes to me or cloud or sun, Father! thy will, not mine, be done. |
| He sendeth Sun, he sendeth Shower. |
| 6418 |
| Once have a priest for enemy, good bye To peace. |
| Vivia Perpetua. Act iii. Sc. ii. |
| Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton. (1803–1873) |
| 6419 |
| Rank is a great beautifier. |
| The Lady of Lyons. Act ii. Sc. i. |
| 6420 |
| Curse away! And let me tell thee, Beauseant, a wise proverb The Arabs have,—“Curses are like young chickens, And still come home to roost.” |
| The Lady of Lyons. Act v. Sc. ii. |