Psalm Of Life

A Psalm of Life is a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, first published in October 1838 in The Knickerbocker and later included in his 1839 collection, Voices of the Night. The poem serves as an optimistic response to the biblical notion of mortality, encouraging readers to live heroically and meaningfully. Its themes of perseverance and the importance of setting a positive example have made it a notable work in American poetry.