Quote#Politics & Power
There is in stillness oft a magic power
Quote byJohn Henry Newman · 1801–1890
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Solitude (1818).
English (original)
There is in stillness oft a magic power To calm the breast, when struggling passions lower; Touch'd by its influence, in the soul arise Diviner feelings, kindred with the skies.
— John Henry Newman
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Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home— Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet: I do not ask to see The distant scene,—one step enough for me.
Sin can read sin, but dimly scans high grace.
Christian! hence learn to do thy part, And leave the rest to Heaven.
Cor ad cor loquitur.
Time hath a taming hand.
And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since and lost awhile.