God giveth quietness at last

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier

Whittier, John Greenleaf, the American Quaker poet, was born at Haverhill, Massachusetts, Dec. 17, 1807. He began life as a farm-boy and shoemaker, and subsequently became a successful journalist, editor and poet. In 1828 he became editor of the American Manufacturer (Boston), in 1830 of the New England Review, and an 1836 (on becoming Secretary to the American Anti-Slavery Society) of the Pennsylvania Freeman. He was also for some time, beginning with 1847, the corresponding editor of the National Era. In 1840 he removed to Amesbury, Massachusetts, where most of his later works have been written. At the present time [1890] he lives alternately at Amesbury and Boston. His first poetical piece was printed in the Newburyport Free Press in 182… Go to person page >

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First Line: God giveth quietness at last
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymnal Amore Dei #382

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Hymnal, Amore Dei #382

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Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a382

Jubilate Deo #380

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Sacred Songs For Public Worship #37

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Sacred Songs For Public Worship #37

Unitarian Service Book, and Hymns for Church and Home. Abridged ed. #d117

Unity Hymns and Chorals. Rev and enl. with Service Elements #d76

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