The Song of God

Many of us have probably only heard John Muir’s name in connection with Yosemite. We have a faint idea of a man who was a conservationist and outdoor enthusiast. This is only the smallest glimpse of the man who was John Muir! John Muir loved adventure! Born in Scotland, he came to the US with his father, sister, and brother in 1849 at the age of ten. John and his brother, David, were ecstatic about the opportunities for exploration afforded them in the untamed wilderness of Wisconsin. John’s love for God’s creation eventually led him on a “thousand-mile walk” which culminated in his discovery of the beautiful Sierra mountains in California. Along the way, John compiled a treasure trove of insightful and humorous observations about human nature and God’s green earth. He is a poet who never wrote a poem. His words are like notes in a song or strokes from an artist’s brush. This collection, from the journal of John Muir, will introduce you to a man of humor and wit. His imaginative and colorful way of writing, of viewing the world around him, is contagious. John always longed to break away from the hustle and bustle of city living and “get out into the mountains to learn the news”. May we all find inspiration to see the beauty of God’s creation through the eyes of John Muir.