Henry Van Dyke

Henry Van Dyke

Germantown, Pennsylvania
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Henry Van Dyke
Germantown, Pennsylvania
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Friday, January 3, 2003

God Of The Open Air Comments

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Thou who hast made thy dwelling fair
With flowers beneath, above with starry lights,
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Amy 11 July 2021

My son read the first section at my dads funeral

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Beth Staas 11 July 2018

The last two verses had been utilized into a song that my choir learned when I was in high school. I memorized it then and can still quote every line, getting choked up at the last two. Thank you for publishing the entire poem. It was for me, a first reading and a treasure I will take to my grave.

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Henry Van Dyke

Henry Van Dyke

Germantown, Pennsylvania
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