Christ of his gentleness
Thirsting and hungering,
Walked in the wilderness;
Soft words of grace He spoke
Unto lost desert-folk
That listened wondering.

Robert Graves

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Topic

Jesus The Gospel Christianity

Author

Robert Graves

Source

In the Wilderness

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1916 1910s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Novelist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Original Citation

Graves, Robert. "In the Wilderness." Over the Brazier. c. 1916.

Current Citation

Graves, Robert. "In the Wilderness." The Complete Poems: In One Volume. Penguin Books, 2003, l. 1-6.

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Original Citation

Twain, Mark. Mark Twain's Autobiography. Vol. 1, Harper & Brothers, 1924.

Current Citation

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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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Topic
Jesus
Source
Isaiah The Bible
Medium
Scripture
Genre
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Statement Type
Prophecies and predictions
Language
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Era
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

The Holy Bible, New International Version. International Bible Society, 1978. (Isaiah 9:6-7).

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If you want work well done, select a busy man.

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Topic
Busyness

Author

Elbert Hubbard
Language
English
Time
1916 1910s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Hubbard, Elbert. The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard. Roycrofters, 1916.