02068cam a22003133u 4500 24605 UtSlPG 20260610133550.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Chant, Joseph Horatio, 1837-1928 Gleams of Sunshine: Optimistic Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-13 E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Charles Bidwell, Beth Trapaga, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) "Gleams of Sunshine: Optimistic Poems" by Joseph Horatio Chant is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems reflect themes of hope, faith, and devotion, with strong emphasis on the divine and the beauty of nature. The work serves as a testament to the power of optimism and the human spirit amidst life's trials, inviting readers to find joy and meaning in their experiences. The beginning of the collection presents an invocation that sets the tone for the poems to follow. The author expresses a longing for divine guidance in his poetic endeavors, acknowledging a higher purpose in his writing. Chant introduces his thoughts on universal brotherhood and divine care, weaving together themes of struggle, faith, and the beauty found in companionship and nature. The opening portion establishes a heartfelt connection to spirituality, suggesting that despite human flaws and challenges, there is a transcendent force guiding and uplifting the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian poetry Canadian poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24605 65606 65606