Not to the swift, the race Not to the strong, the fight Not to the righteous, perfect grace Not to the wise, the light.
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The mother mourns, but does not fail,Her courage and her love prevail
O'er sorrow, and her spirit hears
The promise of triumphant years.
Henry Van Dyke
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.
Henry Van Dyke
Sure such a sight was never seen before!
Henry Van Dyke
Mortals join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father-love is reigning o'er us,
Brother-love binds man to man.
Henry Van Dyke
Every task, however simple, sets the soul that does it free;
Every deed of love and mercy, done to man is done to Me.
Henry Van Dyke
My life is but a wave, and thou the flood;
I am a leaf and thou the mother-tree;
Nor should I be at all, were I not thine.
Henry Van Dyke
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