Lewis J. Bates

Lewis J. Bates (September 21, 1832 – after 1879) was an American poet. Many of his poems were initially published anonymously in newspapers. He is represented by five entries in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations (1922). Quotes Cruel and cold is the judgment of man,  Cruel as winter, and cold as the snow;But by and by will the deed and the plan  Be judged by the motive that lieth below. "By-and-By", st. 3. A. A. Hopkins (ed.) Waifs, and Their Authors (Boston: D. Lothrop and Co, 1879) p. 26 O, once in each man's life, at least,  Good luck knocks at his door;And wit to seize the flitting guest  Need never hunger more.But while the loitering idler waits  Good luck beside his fire,The bold heart storms at fortune's gates,  And conquers its desire. "Good Luck", st. 1. Waifs, p. 30 The joy late coming late departs. "Some Sweet Day", st. 2. Waifs, p. 31 Some day Love shall claim his own,Some day Right ascend his throne,Some day hidden Truth be known;  Some day—some sweet day. "Some Sweet Day", st. 3. Waifs, p. 32 The year goes wrong, and tares grow strong,   Hope starves without a crumb;But God's time is our harvest time,   And that is sure to come. "Our Better Day", st. 5. Waifs, p. 34 External links Lewis J. Bates at Wikidata Category:1832 births Category:1879 deaths Category:Poets from the United States Category:People from New York (state)