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Henry Jackson van Dyke was an American author, educator, and clergyman. Among his popular writings are the two Christmas stories, "The Other Wise Man" (1896) and "The First Christmas Tree" (1897). Various religious themes of his work are also expressed in his poetry, hymns and... Read Full Overview

Songs Out of Doors is a collection of poems by Henry Van Dyke that celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature. The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the natural world. Part one focuses on the changing seasons and the cycle of life and... Read Full Overview

"Songs out of Doors" from Henry Van Dyke. American author, educator, and clergyman (1852-1933).

Henry van Dyke (Nov. 10, 1852-April 10, 1933) was an American author, clergyman, and diplomat. His is famous for his poetry, and stories that have a religious flavor.

The moonbeams over Arno's vale in silver flood were pouring, When first I heard the nightingale a long-lost love deploring. So passionate, so full of pain, it sounded strange and eerie; I longed to hear a simpler strain, -the woodnotes of the veery.