Ocupation: Poet
Life: December 17, 1807 - September 7, 1892
Birthday: December 17
Death: September 7
Somewhat of goodness, something true From sun and spirit shining through All faiths, all worlds, as through the dark Of ocean shines the lighthouse spark, Attests the presence everywhere Of love and providential care.
source: John Greenleaf Whittier (1873). “The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier”, p.346
topic: Ocean, Dark, Shining, Lighthouse, Shining Through