Dorothy Gurney

Dorothy Frances Gurney (October 4, 1858 – June 15, 1932) was an English poet and hymnwriter. Though both her father and husband were Anglican priests, Mrs. Gurney became a Roman Catholic (as did her husband) in 1919. The second to last verse of her best-known poem, "God's Garden" is seen everywhere on signs, plaques and other garden ornaments, but few people know its author. Quotes The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer God's Heart in a garden Than anywhere else on Earth. "God's Garden" lines 13–16, Poems, by Dorothy Frances Gurney (London: Country Life, 1913). External links Category:Poets from England Category:Women authors from England Category:Hymnwriters from England Category:Catholics from England Category:1858 births Category:1932 deaths Category:People from London Category:Women born in the 19th century Category:Articles with no corresponding English Wikipedia article