The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him December's as pleasant as May.

John Newton
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in...
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in...
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in...
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in...
About This Quote

This quote is one of the oldest and most famous quotes about love. It goes as follows: "The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him December's as pleasant as May." The poem expresses that love does not only exist in the summertime, but throughout the year. It also describes how even though it may seem like the seasons go by slowly, they still pass quite quickly with time.

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