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“Here is the Truth in a little creed, Enough for all the roads we go: In Love is all the law we need, In Christ is all the God we know.”

Quote by Edwin Markham

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Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham

Edwin Markham was an American poet renowned for his profound and evocative poetry. Born on April 23, 1852, in Pomfret, Connecticut, and passing away on March 7, 1940, Markham's work frequently tackled themes of nature, human struggle, and social justice. His most celebrated poem, 'The Man with the Hoe,' is a moving portrayal of the hardships faced by the working class. more

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