Edwin Hubbell Chapin was an American preacher and editor of the Christian Leader. He was also a poet, responsible for the poem Burial at Sea, which was the origin of a famous folk song, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie.
Poetry is the utterance of deep and heart-felt truth - the true poet is very near the oracle. poetry
Neutral men are the devil's allies. men
Fashion is the science of appearances, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be. science
The downright fanatic is nearer to the heart of things than the cool and slippery disputant. cool
The creed of a true saint is to make the best of life, and to make the most of it. best
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more quotes from William Blake
32 more quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo
73 wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo