Songs Of Labor And Other Poems By John G Whittier

This collection of poetry by John Greenleaf Whittier is both a celebration of the working class and a call to action for social justice. From hymns of praise for hard work and determination to critiques of the excesses of the wealthy, Whittier's poetry remains as relevant today as it was during the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

John Greenleaf Whittier was a famous Quaker poet, and well known for his abolitionist views. His most celebrated work is titled 'Snow-Bound'.

"Songs of Labor and Reform - Part V" from John Greenleaf Whittier. American Quaker poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States (1807-1892).

THE Quaker of the olden time! How calm and firm and true, Unspotted by its wrong and crime, He walked the dark earth through. The lust of power, the love of gain, The thousand lures of sin Around him, had no power to stain The purity within.