Richard Watson Gilder
Better than honor and glory, and History's iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.Collection: Memorial Day
I am the spirit of the morning sea, I am the awakening and the glad surprise.Collection: Morning
I am the laughter of the new-born child On whose soft-breathing sleep an angel smiled.Collection: Love
We lean on Faith; and some less wise have cried, "Behold the butterfly, the see that's cast!" Vain hopes that fall like flowers before the blast! What man can look on Death unterrified?Collection: Faith
Give me a theme," the little poet cried, "And I will do my part," "'Tis not a theme you need," the world replied; "You need a heart.Collection: Heart
Against the darkness outer God's light his likeness takes, And he from the mighty doubter The great believer makes.Collection: Light
What babe new born is this that in a manger cries? Near on her lowly bed his happy mother lies. Oh, see the air is shaken with white and heavenly wings-- This is the Lord of all the earth, this is the King of Kings.Collection: Christmas
My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.Collection: Sea
Fra Lippo, we have learned from thee A lesson of humanity: To every mother's heart forlorn, In every house the Christ is born.Collection: Mother
A man not perfect, but of heart so high, of such heroic rage, That even his hopes became a part of earth's eternal heritage.Collection: Hope
Knights of the spirit; warriors in the cause Of justice absolute 'twixt man and man.Collection: Uplifting
Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.Collection: Veterans Day