John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Joseph Edwards Carpenter 1813- ? John Bartlett
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| What are the wild waves saying, Sister, the whole day long, That ever amid our playing I hear but their low, lone song? |
| What are the wild Waves saying? |
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| Yes! but there’s something greater That speaks to the heart alone: ’T is the voice of the great Creator Dwells in that mighty tone. |
| What are the wild Waves saying? Refrain. |