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September 2, 1944

Thou Nameless One to Jacob Friend

JEAN BROATCH
Thou nameless one to Jacob friendThat wrestled through the night's dark hourAnd smote the sinew of a thoughtThat long had held him in its power,Come thou with light to my dark hour,So it may vanish with thy touch,And I behold in Truth's clear dayThe knowledge of a better way.
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August 26, 1944

Salvation

HELEN GRAY PHILIPS
Far off seemed victory, though bravely sought;And here, the tempter in the shade of thought,Nodding in soft intent its evil head:"Don't suffer any more—try me instead.
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August 19, 1944

Assurance

JESSE BURKE CLARKE
How can I be of little faith,Or doubt Thy holy Word,When sweeter promises than ThineMankind has never heard?
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August 12, 1944

Deep Desire

PEARL E. WEST
Dear Lord, of all the gifts Thy treasury holds,I seek that rarest boon, above all price,The one I long for most of all,The understanding heart:To know the need, unvoiced, untold;To give to hungry hearts the foodOf hope, love, and compassion;To reach beyond and free those bound by pride,Yet bruised and broken;With tender love, tact, and devotionTo break the bread of Truth,And show to them the tender careOf Father-Mother God,Which satisfies all longingsAnd brings to them true consolation.
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August 5, 1944

The Healing Came

MARIE ENGLE JOHNSON
Alone and ill and fallen far from grace,She read these words within that quiet room:"Love's presence fills all space.
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