Poems

Rejoice

BY EVA J. COX

If darkness seems to encompass thee,And mortal fearBedims thy sight and hides the light,Be of good cheer.

"Little Children, Love One Another."

BY BEATRICE ISABEL BEST.

"Little children, love one another," said three times, in a voice of unutterable tenderness and meaning, is, by some, supposed to have been the last public speech of John as Bishop of Ephesus.

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All honor to that day which long agoGave birth to him who Freedom's cause espoused;Who, by his ardor in the sacred fight,The fire and strength of patriots aroused;Who knew no master, save that One divineWhose strength was his, who knew no fear, save one—The fear of doing wrong! All hail the dayThat gave to Freedom's cause George Washington!

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In the Vineyard

BY WILLARD G. FLEMING

Why art thou downcast, O my soul, and why disquieted?

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"Sow beside All Waters"

Broadcast thy seed!Although some portion may be foundTo fall on uncongenial ground,Where sand, or shard, or stone may stayIts coming into light of day—Or when it comes, some pestilent airMay make it droop and wither there—Be not discouraged; some will findCongenial soil, and gentle wind,Refreshing dew, and ripening shower,To bring it into beauteous flower,From flower to fruit, to glad thine eyes,And fill thy soul with sweet surprise.

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Exultation!

BY E. F. V.

He "maketh the clouds His chariot!"And why should weFrom sorrow fleeIn fear and trepidation?

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"Humility's Seat"

BY P.

Oh , give me that seat in the corner,The lowliest, humblest chair:For the blind, the lame, deaf, and weary,Are sure to be lingering there;The hungry, the thirsty, and dying,Will be seeking a kind, helping hand:I will choose that low place in the corner,Where none but the Christian would stand.