But this I know. Those who seek Him will do well to look among the poor and the lowly, the sorrowful and the oppressed.
Henry Van DykeOh, it's home again and home again, America for me! I want a ship that's westward bound to plough the rolling sea To the blessed land of Room Enough beyond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag is full of stars.
Henry Van DykeAnd you will remember that love is not getting, but giving; not a wild dream of pleasure, and a madness of desire โ oh no, love is not that โ it is goodness, and honour, and peace, and pure living โ yes, love is that; and it is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives longest.
Henry Van DykeTo desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for.
Henry Van Dyke