Henry van Dyke quotes - page 3

I'm only wishing to go a-fishing; For this the month of May was made. (Henry van Dyke)
Death comes in its own time, in its own way. Death is as unique as the individual experiencing it. View quote
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This is the gospel of labour, ring it, ye bells of the kirk! The Lord of Love came down from above, to live with the men who work. This is the rose that He planted, here in the thorn-curst soil: Heaven is blest with perfect rest, but the blessing of Earth is toil. View quote
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I heard through the night The rush and the clamour; The pulse of the fight Like blows of Thor's hammer; The pattering flight Of the leaves, and the anguished Moan of the forest vanquished. View quote
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Not to the swift, the race Not to the strong, the fight Not to the righteous, perfect grace Not to the wise, the light. View quote
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Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to. View quote
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Faith is an adventure it is the courage of the soul to face the unknown. But that courage springs from the hope and confidence of the soul that its adventure will succeed. View quote
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The best rose bush, after all, is not that which has the fewest thorns, but that which bears the finest roses. View quote
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Who seeks for Heaven alone to save his soul May keep the path, but will not reach the goal While he who walks in love may wander far, Yet God will bring him where the blessed are. View quote
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Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home, sweet home For there the heart can rest. View quote
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These are the things I prize And hold of dearest worth Light of the sapphire skies, Peace of the silent hills, Shelter of the forests, comfort of the grass, Music of birds, murmur of little rills, Shadows of cloud that swiftly pass, And, after showers, The smell of flowers And of the good brown earth, And best of all, along the way, friendship and mirth. (Henry van Dyke)
I shall grow old but never lose life's zest, Because the road's last turn will be the best. View quote
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We may be able to tell how many stars are in the Milky Way we may be able to count the petals of every flower, and number the bones of every bird but unless faith leads us to a deeper understanding, a more reverent comprehension of the significance of the universe, God can be no more pleased with our knowledge than the painter is pleased with the fly which touches his picture with its feelers, and sips the varnish from the surface, and dies without dreaming of the meaning, thought, feeling, embodied in the colors. View quote
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The woods would be quiet if no bird sang but the one that sang best. View quote
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Ere thou sleepest, gently lay Every troubled thought away Put off worry and distress As thou puttest off thy dress Drop thy burden and thy care In the quiet arms of prayer. Lord thou knowest how I live, All IVE DONE AMISS FORGIVE ALL OF GOOD IVE TRIED TO DO STRENGTHEN, bless and carry through All I love in safety keep While in Thee I fall asleep. View quote
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How fascinating is death, the extinction of life. One moment here and the next gone. The light put out and only the empty bag of the body left. View quote
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Thou wayfaring Jesus a pilgrim and stranger, Exiled from heaven by love at Thy birth Exiled again from Thy rest in the manger, A fugitive child 'mid the perils of earth Cheer with Thy fellowship all who are weary, Wandering far from the land that they love Guide every heart that is homeless and dreary, Safe to its home in Thy presence above. View quote
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And so, by night, while we were all at rest, I think the coming sped the parting guest. View quote
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Honour the brave who sleep Where the lost "Titanic” lies, The men who knew what a man must do When he looks Death in the eyes."Women and children first,”- Ah, strong and tender cry! The sons whom women had borne and nursed, Remembered,-and dared to die.The boats crept off in the dark: The great ship groaned: and then,- O stars of the night, who saw that sight, Bear witness, These were men! View quote
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The lintel low enough to keep out pomp and pride: The threshold high enough to turn deceit aside. View quote
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They tell me thou art rich, my country: gold In glittering flood has poured into thy chest; Thy flocks and herds increase, thy barns are pressed With harvest, and thy stores can hardly hold Their merchandise; unending trains are rolled Along thy network rails of East and West; Thy factories and forges never rest; Thou art enriched in all things bought and sold! But dost thou prosper? Better news I crave. O dearest country, is it well with thee Indeed, and is thy soul in health? A nobler people, hearts more wisely brave, And thoughts that lift men up and make them free,- These are prosperity and vital wealth! (Henry van Dyke)
Let me but feel thy look's embrace, Transparent, pure, and warm, And I'll not ask to touch thy face, Or fold thee in mine arm. For in thine eyes a girl doth rise, Arrayed in candid bliss, And draws me to her with a charm More close than any kiss. View quote
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God said, "I am tired of kings,”- But that was a long while ago! And meantime man said, "No,- I like their looks in their robes and rings.” So he crowned a few more, And they went on playing the game as before, Fighting and spoiling things.Man said, "I am tired of kings! Sons of the robber-chiefs of yore, They make me pay for their lust and their war; I am the puppet, they pull the strings; The blood of my heart is the wine they drink. I will govern myself for awhile I think, And see what that brings!”Then God, who made the first remark, Smiled in the dark. View quote
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O brave flag, O bright flag, O flag to lead the free! The glory of thy silver stars, Engrailed in blue above the bars Of red for courage, white for truth, Has brought the world a second youth And drawn a hundred million hearts to follow after thee. View quote
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But often faltering feet Come surest to the goal; And they who walk in darkness meet The sunrise of the soul. View quote
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