Henry Kirke White quotes

Poetry has been to me something more than amusement, it has been a cheering companion when I had no other to fly to, a delightful solace. (Henry Kirke White)

When the day of misfortune comes and (comes it must sooner or later to all )we may be prepared with Christian fortitude to endure the shock.

Henry Kirke White

Christianity is not a mere set of opinions to be embraced by understanding. It is the work of the heart as well as the head.

Henry Kirke White

We should teach our children to make friends with us, to communicate all their thoughts to us ... by this we find many opportunities of teaching them important truths, almost without knowing.

Henry Kirke White

Poetry is a blossom of very delicate growth, it requires the maturing influence of vernal suns and every encouragement of culture and attention to bring it to its natural perfection.

Henry Kirke White

There is no species of poetry which is better adapted to the taste of a melancholy man than a sonnet. Its brevity precludes the possibility of it becoming tiresome.

Henry Kirke White

O Lord, another day has flown,And we, a lonely band, Are met once more before thy throne, To bless thy fostering hand.

Henry Kirke White

The exquisite and finely wrought susceptibility invariable marks the temperament of the poet. The cast of originality is the stamp and testimony of genius.

Henry Kirke White

What treasure does the religious an possess in this, that when everything else fails he has God for his refuge and can look to a world where he is sure through Christ Jesus, that he will not be disappointed.

Henry Kirke White

Henry Kirke White

Occupation: Poet
Quotes count: 9

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