Michael Bruce

Michael Bruce (March 27, 1746 – July 15, 1767) was a Scottish poet and hymnist.

Quotes

 * Now Spring returns; but not to me returns.
 * "Elegy on Spring" (1767), line 1.


 * In every pang that rends the heart The Man of Sorrows had a part
 * "Where high the heavenly temple stands".


 * 'Tis very vain for me to boast How small a price my Bible cost, The day of judgment will make clear 'Twas very cheap — or very dear,
 * Inscription on a Bible,Epigram- The Works of Michael Bruce ed:with memoir and notes by Andrew B Grosart, Murray And Gibb, Printers, Edinburgh (1864).