William R. Alger

A thousand year a poor man watched
Before the gate of Paradise:
But while one little nap read more

A thousand year a poor man watched
Before the gate of Paradise:
But while one little nap he snatched,
It oped and shut. Ah! was he wise?

After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is read more

After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.

With strength and patience all his grievous loads are borne,
And from the world's rose-bed he only asks a read more

With strength and patience all his grievous loads are borne,
And from the world's rose-bed he only asks a thorn.

The moon is a silver pin-head vast,
That holds the heaven's tent-hangings fast.

The moon is a silver pin-head vast,
That holds the heaven's tent-hangings fast.

Men often make up in wrath what they want in reason.

Men often make up in wrath what they want in reason.