Whittier, John Greenleaf, the American Quaker poet, was born at Haverhill, Massachusetts, Dec. 17, 1807. He began life as a farm-boy and shoemaker, and subsequently became a successful journalist, editor and poet. In 1828 he became editor of the American Manufacturer (Boston), in 1830 of the New England Review, and an 1836 (on becoming Secretary to the American Anti-Slavery Society) of the Pennsylvania Freeman. He was also for some time, beginning with 1847, the corresponding editor of the National Era. In 1840 he removed to Amesbury, Massachusetts, where most of his later works have been written. At the present time [1890] he lives alternately at Amesbury and Boston. His first poetical piece was printed in the Newburyport Free Press in 182… Go to person page >
Credited to Wilhelm Schulthes, 1871, in The Hymnal (1916). Reviews of his works in The Musical Times in 1871 include an "Ave Maria" for organ/piano and "O Salutaris" for soprano and choir. These pieces appear to be exceptionally rare and are not readily available for study. —Chris Fenner
Display Title: We need love's tender lessons taughtFirst Line: We need love's tender lessons taughtAuthor: John G. Whittier; John Greenleaf WhittierDate: 1924
Display Title: We need love's tender lessons taughtFirst Line: We need love's tender lessons taughtAuthor: John G. Whittier; John Greenleaf WhittierDate: 1921
Display Title: We need love's tender lessons taughtFirst Line: We need love's tender lessons taughtTune Title: LAMBETHAuthor: John G. WhittierDate: 1931
Display Title: We need love's tender lessons taughtFirst Line: We need love's tender lessons taughtTune Title: HOLY CROSSAuthor: J. G. WhittierDate: 1906
Display Title: We need love's tender lessons taughtFirst Line: We need love's tender lessons taughtAuthor: John G. Whittier; John Greenleaf WhittierDate: 1913
Display Title: We need love's tender lessons taughtFirst Line: We need love's tender lessons taughtTune Title: JAZERAuthor: J. G. WhittierDate: 1905Subject: The Christian Life | Love
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