Poems

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The Spirit of Christmas

HENRY EDISON WILLIAMS

What is the spirit of Christmas?
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Awake, O Man!

CECIL C. BONHAM

Awake , O dreaming one! Cast off thy swaddling clothes.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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Frankincense and Myrrh

CORA CASSARD TOOGOOD

We say we have no gold to give—Unless to us it first be given;That lack denies our right to live,Although we've worked and prayed and striven.

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Take Courage

CHRISTIANA WILLINK

Our Father is loving you, helping you onward,Over rough places of doubt and despair,Cheering, encouraging, saying, Go forward,Be not afraid, Love is here—everywhere.
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A Psalm of Life

EDITH JOYCE ELDER

My morning song shall praise my GodWith joyous melody;His goodness sings within my heartIn constant ecstasy.
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Be Still

GRACE A. WARNER

Be still, O struggling heart, the Father knowsYour need before you ask—His promised presence with you always goesWhate'er the present task.

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Anthology of classic articles III

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Shared reflections

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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Morning

LULU A. REID

This is the day the Lord hath made,Rejoice, be glad!This day I cannot be dismayed,Nor weak, nor sad.
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Demonstration

ROWENA A. MILLS

In this deep stillness past our understanding,I turn from all material things to Thee.
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The Time Is Now

EMADA AVERY GRISWOLD

The time is now, the Spirit saith,For all to know abundant life,One need not wait till after death—The time is now, the Spirit saith.
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Today

LEETHA JOURNEY PROBST

Today is all I have; 'tis mortal dreamThat grieves for yesterday and seeks to findA tortured hope within tomorrow's realm.
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Light

ETHEL WASGATT DENNIS

God made "the greater light to rule the day.
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"A standard for the people"

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

Our Saviour lifted up the truthFor weary souls who groped;He taught and healed and comforted,In meekness strove and hoped.