Author John Greenleaf Whittier We need love's tender lessons taught As only weakness can; God hath his small interpreters, The child must teach the man. Alone to guilelessness and love Heaven's gate shall open fall; The mind of pride is nothingness, The childlike heart is all. Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments