The Mountain Spring, and Other Poems

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The Mountain Spring, and Other Poems

by Nancy Rebecca Campbell Glass

EN·~41 minutes·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
1

The Mountain Spring and Other Poems - BY - NANNIE R. GLASS

0:40
2

THE MOUNTAIN SPRING AND OTHER POEMS

0:02
3

THE MOUNTAIN SPRING

1:02
4

GO WANDER

0:23
5

LOVE

0:38
6

THE LILIES

0:29
7

TELL PETER

1:32
8

THE SLEET

0:45
9

ANSWERED

0:35
10

ALONE

1:22

Description

A gentle chorus of verses invites listeners to pause amid the rush of daily life. The poet moves from a moss‑laden mountain path to the quiet sparkle of a hidden spring, using the natural world as a mirror for deeper spiritual longing. Each stanza is woven with biblical echo, inviting the ear to hear both the rustle of leaves and the whisper of ancient promises.

The collection spans a variety of scenes—roses and lilies that teach humility, the frosty brilliance of early‑year sleet, and reflections on cherished figures like Peter—yet all remain rooted in a tone of hopeful reverence. Simple, melodic language makes the poems easy to follow, while their sincere devotion offers a comforting space for contemplation. Whether heard on a sunrise walk or in a quiet evening, these verses promise a soothing blend of nature’s beauty and timeless faith.

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Language

en

Duration

~41 minutes (39K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Ted Garvin, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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Nancy Rebecca Campbell Glass

b. 1842

A 19th-century American poet whose surviving work centers on faith, reflection, and the natural world. Her best-known collection, The Mountain Spring, and Other Poems, offers devotional verse in a gentle, meditative voice.

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