Distant Lamps
We see but dimly through the mists and vapours Amid these earthly damps; What seems to us but sad, funeral tapers, May be heaven’s distant lamps. Resignation
The Will of God
A quotation from my late Father-In-Law’s little ‘Longfellow Book’ for you to ponder on by yourselves. To will what God doth will, That is the only science That gives us ANY rest. Consolation
The Heart & Sunshine
17 February 2011 As promised, daily poem/quotation from Dad’s little Longfellow Book for you to ponder on by yourselves. The storm is over, and through the parting clouds the radiant sunshine breaks upon my path. The Pilgrim’s Salutation Oh flames that glowed! Oh hearts that yearned! They were indeed too much akin; The driftwood fire … Read more
Romance
As promised, a daily poem/quotation from Dad’s little Longfellow Book for you to ponder on by yourselves. Sooner or later some passages of everyone’s romance must be written either in words or actions. Hyperion I am like a happy lover Who illumines life with dreaming. The Golden Legend Francis Healy Muir Archibald : Dedication
The Village Blacksmith
As promised, a quotation from Dad’s little Longfellow Book for you to ponder on by yourselves. At the flaming forge of life … our fortunes must be wrought, On its sounding anvil shaped … each burning deed and thought. The Village Blacksmith Francis Healy Muir Archibald : Dedication
Scales of Life
This morning my Dearest gave me a little book that belonged to His Dad who in turn was given this on his 16th Birthday, by a Percy E Patrick 28 November 1928. As I read my Bible on a daily basis and share our Lord’s Love, I will read daily, one quotation from this little … Read more
