John Keble (1792–1866) was an English churchman and poet, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Keble College, Oxford was named after him. Keble was born in Fairford, Gloucestershire where his father, the Rev. John Keble, was Vicar of Coln St. Aldwyns. He attended Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and, after a brilliant academic performance there, became a Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, and was for some years a tutor and examiner in the University. While still at Oxford he took Holy Orders in 1815, and became first a curate to his father, and later curate of St Michael and St Martin’s Church, Eastleach Martin in Gloucestershire.
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O father! not my will, but thine be done; be this our charm, mellowing earth’s griefs and joys, that we may cling forever to thy heart, in perfect rest.
—John Keble
The watchful mother tarries nigh, though sleep has closed her infants eyes.
—John Keble
Topics: Mothers
When you find yourself overpowered, as it were, by melancholy, the best way is to go out and do something.
—John Keble
We cannot pass our guardian angel’s bounds, resigned or sullen, he will hear our sighs.
—John Keble
And help us, this and every day, to live more nearly as we pray.
—John Keble
Topics: Prayer
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