Handful of Clay by Henry van Dyke
Every day we are bombarded by images of unattainable beauty, regaled with stories of fame, and envious of those who have attained great wealth. It\u2019s easy to lose sight of our important contributions to the world and those around us. No matter how we have ended up , we all started as a figurative "handful of clay."Henry van Dyke was a well-known clergyman, English professor, and author. He spent almost a quarter century teach English Literature at Princeton, while writing numerous short stories in his spare time. He also composed several verses of \u201cMy Country Tis of Thee,\u201d America\u2019s unofficial national anthem prior to the \u201cStar Spangled Banner\u2019s\u201d gaining official anthem status in 1931.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices