Helen Maria Williams Professions : Novelist Born : 1761 Died : 1827 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Helen Maria Williams The night is dark, the waters deep, Helen Maria Williams dark water night While Thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled. Helen Maria Williams power wish may No riches from his scanty store / My lover could impart; / He gave a boon I valued more - / He gave me all his heart! Helen Maria Williams riches lovers heart Similar Authors Adam Johnson novelist Ivan Goncharov novelist Binnie Kirshenbaum novelist Bruce Jay Friedman novelist Buchi Emecheta novelist Bryce Courtenay novelist All Authors