Phoebe Cary quotes

And though hard be the task, keep a stiff upper lip. (Phoebe Cary)
Death comes not to the living soul, nor age to the loving heart. View quote
Phoebe Cary
One sweetly solemn thought, comes to me o'er and o'er; I am nearer home today, than I ever have been before. View quote
Phoebe Cary
Father, perfect my trust; Let my spirit feel in death, That her feet are firmly set On the rock of a living faith! View quote
Phoebe Cary
Her washing ended with the day, Yet lived she at its close, And passed the long, long night away In darning ragged hose. But when the sun in all its state Illumed the Eastern skies, She passed about the kitchen grate And went to making pies. View quote
Phoebe Cary
Nearer my Father's house, Where the many mansions be, Nearer the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea. Nearer the bound of life, Where we lay our burdens down, Nearer leaving the cross, Nearer gaining the crown. View quote
Phoebe Cary