“We live by faith; but Faith is not the slave Of text and legend. Reason's voice and God's, Nature's and Duty's, never are at odds. What asks our Father of His children, save Justice and mercy and humility, A reasonable service of good deeds, Pure living, tenderness to human needs, Reverence and trust, and prayer for light to see The Master's footprints in our daily ways? No knotted scourge nor sacrificial knife, But the calm beauty of an ordered life Whose very breathing is unworded praise! - A life that stands as all true lives have stood Firm-rooted in the faith that God is Good.”
Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
Work
Religious Poems, Part 2., from Poems of Nature, Poems Subjective and Reminiscent and Religious Poems Volume II., the Works of Whittier
This volume is a compilation of religious poetry by John Greenleaf Whittier, showcasing his contemplative and spiritual verse. It includes poems that explore themes of nature, personal introspection, and religious faith, reflecting Whittier's deep connection to these subjects. more
Author
John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American poet known for his sympathy towards the working class and his advocacy for social justice. His poetry extensively covered social, political, and moral issues, profoundly influencing American literature in the 19th century. more
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Source: Poems of Nature, Poems Subjective and Reminiscent and Religious Poems, Complete Volume II., the Works of Whittier
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