Lucretia Maria Davidson

Lucretia Maria Davidson (September 27, 1808 – August 27, 1825) was an American poet, born in Plattsburgh, New York.

Quotes

 * Though I were gifted with an angel's tongue, And voice like that with which the prophets sung, Yet if mild charity were not within, 'T were all an impious mockery and sin.
 * Charity.


 * Leaning on thy dear faithful breast, I would resign my breath, And in thy loved embraces lose The bitterness of death.
 * A View Of Death.