Bryant, William Cullen. First in order of time of the great American poets, Bryant was born at Cummington, Mass., Nov. 3, 1794, and was educated at Williams College. In 1815 he'was called to the Bar, and practised for a time at Great Barrington. In 1825 he retired from the Bar, settled at New York, and devoted himself to literary pursuits, founding the New York Review, and editing for a short time the New York Evening Post. He died June 12, 1878. His poetical and other works are well known. His hymns were written at intervals during his long life. They were collected and privately printed in 1869, and number over 20. Those in common use are:—
1. Almighty, listen while we raise. Praise. This is given as "Almighty hear us,” &c,… Go to person page >
Display Title: For a charitable occasionFirst Line: Dear ties of mutual succor bindAuthor: William C. BryantMeter: L. M.Scripture: Matthew 25:40Date: 1891Subject: Charities and reforms | ; Charity | Acts of; Charity | Rewarded; Christians | Work; Pity | For the poor
Display Title: Dear ties of mutual succor bindFirst Line: Dear ties of mutual succor bindAuthor: William Cullen BryantDate: 1875Subject: Mutual Kindness |
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