Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by George Linley

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English writer George Linley.
Last updated on December 22, 2024.
George Linley

George Linley, was an English verse-writer and musical composer, who was born in Leeds. He contributed verses to the local newspapers and published some pamphlets, before leaving his native city in early life. After a period of military service, he lived at first in Edinburgh but finally settled in London, where he gained a reputation as a writer and composer of songs and ballads. He is perhaps best known for writing the English lyrics to the song, "God Bless the Prince of Wales".

We gathered the wild-flowers. Yes, life there seem'd one pure delight; As thro' the field we rov'd. Yes, life there seem'd one pure delight.
One only hope my heart can cheer, - The hope to meet again.
Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming,
Thy gentle voice my spirit can cheer. — © George Linley
Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming, Thy gentle voice my spirit can cheer.
Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream, And I seek thee in vain by the meadow and stream.
Oft in the tranquil hour of night, When stars illume the sky, I gaze upon each orb of light, And wish that thou wert by.
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