Brooks Quote by Ebenezer Elliott

Written in support of abolishing the Corn Laws, it became Elliott's most famous poem. The Peoples Anthem When wilt thou save the people Oh,…

— Ebenezer Elliott

Life is short, and time is swift; Roses fade, and shadows shift.

— Ebenezer Elliott

Stern fate and time Will have their victims; and the best die first, Leaving the bad still strong, though past their prime, To curse…

— Ebenezer Elliott

Daisies infinite Uplift in praise their little growing hands, O'er every hill that under heaven expands.

— Ebenezer Elliott

Almighty Father! let thy lowly child, Strong in his love of truth, be wisely bold,-- A patriot bard, by sycophants reviled. Let him live…

— Ebenezer Elliott

Again the violet of our early days Drinks beauteous azure from the golden sun, And kindles into fragrance at his blaze.

— Ebenezer Elliott

The quivering flesh, though torture-torn, may live, but souls, once deeply wounded, heal no more.

— Ebenezer Elliott

Sleep, to the homeless thou art home; the friendless find in thee a friend

— Ebenezer Elliott

God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His might, And fled away; Then startled seas and mountains cold Shone forth, all bright in…

— Ebenezer Elliott

Tis toil's reward, that sweetens industry, As love inspires with strength the enraptur'd thrush.

— Ebenezer Elliott

What is a Communist? One who hath yearnings For equal division of unequal earnings, Idler or bungler, or both, he is willing, To fork…

— Ebenezer Elliott

Things of today? Deeds which are harvest for Eternity!

— Ebenezer Elliott