Tis rushing now adown the spout, And gushing out below, Half frantic in its joyousness, And wild in eager flow. The earth is dried and parched wi…

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

The tender violet bent in smiles To elves that sported nigh, Tossing the drops of fragrant dew To scent the evening sky.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

Faith is the subtle chain Which binds us to the infinite.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

Spain- a great whale stranded on the shores of Europe.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

The measure of capacity is the measure of sphere to either man or woman.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

We're disappointed because you think the neighborhood is safe, it's very quiet here.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

Faith is the subtle chain which binds us to the infinite; the voice of a deep life within, that will remain until we crowd it thence.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

Yes, this is life; and everywhere we meet, Not victor crowns, but wailings of defeat.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith

White wing'd angels meet the child On the vestibule of life.

- Elizabeth Oakes Smith