John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892). The Poetical Works in Four Volumes. 1892.
Religious PoemsInscriptions
On a Sun-Dial
For Dr. Henry I. Bowditch
For Dr. Henry I. Bowditch
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From life’s glad morning to its solemn night;
Yet, through the dear God’s love, I also show
There ’s Light above me by the Shade below.
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On a Fountain
For Dorothea L. Dix
For Dorothea L. Dix
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Drink freely and bestow
A kindly thought on her
Who bade this fountain flow,
Yet hath no other claim
Than as the minister
Of blessing in God’s name.
Drink, and in His peace go!