John Greenleaf Whittier
(1807-1892) born on Dec 17
US "poet, essayist".
"He was a popular rural poet, e.g., "Barbara Frietchie," who devoted his life to social causes and reform."
Beauty seen is never lost, God's colors all are fast."
God gives quietness at last.
"On leaf of palm, on sedge-wrought roll; On plastic clay and leathern scroll, Man wrote his thoughts; the ages passed, And lo! the Press was found at last!"
Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.
"When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead!"
