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Quote by John Keble

“Sun of my soul, thou Savior dear, It is not night if thou be near. Oh, may no earthborn cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant's eyes.”

Quote by John Keble

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John Keble
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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