“Sprinkled along the waste of years Full many a soft green isle appears: Pause where we may upon the desert road, Some shelter is in sight, some sacred safe abode.”
Quote by John Keble
Work
The Christian year, thoughts in verse for the Sundays and holydays throughout the year [by J. Keble]. [Another]
This volume presents a series of poems intended to accompany the Christian liturgical year, with verses for each Sunday and major holy day. The work is attributed to John Keble, a prominent figure in the Oxford Movement, and reflects a desire to connect personal piety with the rhythms of the church calendar. The poems are written in a traditional, meditative style, drawing on scripture and liturgical themes to inspire reflection and devotion throughout the year. more
Author
John Keble
John Keble, a renowned British poet, was born on April 25, 1792, and died on March 29, 1866. Known for his religious poetry and literary criticism, Keble was a key figure in the Oxford Movement. more
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