I know that Europe's wonderful, yet something seems to lack;The Past is too much with her, and the people looking back. — Henry Van Dyke Europe Copy Share Image
The Bible does not profess to make men omniscient, but simply to tell them enough to make them happy and good, if… — Henry Van Dyke Believe Copy Share Image
So in the heart, When, fading slowly down the past, Fond memories depart, And each that leaves it seems the last; Long… — Henry Van Dyke Departed Copy Share Image
It is with rivers as it is with people: the greatest are not always the most agreeable nor the best to live… — Henry Van Dyke People Copy Share Image
A little while the rose, And after that the thorn; An hour of dewy morn, And then the glamour goes. Ah, love… — Henry Van Dyke Beauty Copy Share Image
A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war. — Henry Van Dyke Depends Copy Share Image
Favorite People, Favorite Places, Favorite Memories of the past ... These are the joys of a lifetime Those are the things that last — Henry Van Dyke Favorite memories Copy Share Image
Religion? Yes, I know it well; I've heard its prayers and creeds, And seen men put them all to shame with poor,… — Henry Van Dyke Better way Copy Share Image
It is better to desire the things we have than to have the things we desire. — Henry Van Dyke Desire Copy Share Image
Lord, when my spirit shall return to thee, At the foot of a friendly tree let my body be buried, That this… — Henry Van Dyke Body Copy Share Image
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of… — Henry Van Dyke Following Copy Share Image
In warlike pomp, with banners flowing, The regiments of autumn stood: I saw their gold and scarlet glowing From every hillside, every… — Henry Van Dyke Autumn Copy Share Image
There is a better thing than the observance of Christmas day, and that is, keeping Christmas. — Henry Van Dyke Christmas Copy Share Image
“The Sun-Dial at Wells College The shadow by my finger cast Divides the future from the past: Before it, sleeps the unborn… — Henry Van Dyke Darkness Copy Share Image
“behold, an azure spark was born out of the darkness beneath, rounding itself with purple splendours to a crimson sphere, and spiring… — Henry Van Dyke Darkness Copy Share Image
“Time is to slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short… — Henry Van Dyke Love Copy Share Image
Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul. ~Henry Van Dyke — Henry Van Dyke Crime Copy Share Image
Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul, May keep the path, but will not reach the goal; While he who… — Henry Van Dyke Blessed Copy Share Image
There is no conflict between the Old and the New; the conflict is between the False and the True. — Henry Van Dyke Conflict Copy Share Image
A peaceful man must fight For that which peace demands, Freedom and faith, honor and right, Defend with heart and hands. — Henry Van Dyke Demand Copy Share Image
All Thy works with joy surround Thee, God of glory, Lord of Love; Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken… — Henry Van Dyke Angel Copy Share Image
