Poems
July 22, 1944
The Universe of Mind
DOROTHEA STURDIVANT FAGAN
There
are no heavy-ladenIn the universe of Mind,No refugees from tyranny,Confused, cast out, or blind;None looking backward at the cloudsThat seemed to hide the sun.
July 22, 1944
My Prayer
NORA L. BROWN
Dear
God, give me the strength to stand unmovedWhen false beliefs would argue for the wrong;Teach me to know the truth that Jesus provedWould free mankind and bring to earth a song.
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July 22, 1944
"By their fruits"
ELOISE HACKETT
Only
the greenest fruit still clings to the tree;The fruit that ripens falls of its own accord.
July 15, 1944
Understanding
MARGARET LATHAM HULL
Not
human ways of meeting fire with fire,But ways divine have now the power to stillThis strife and lift the hearts of all men higher,Where they will seek to know and do God's will.
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July 8, 1944
Now Is the Time!
MARY C. REYNOLDS
Now
is the time accepted of the Lord;This is the day salvation draweth nigh.
July 1, 1944
Benison
MAE TUCKER
The
winds of God are strong and still;Their surge on land and sea, unspent,Proclaims His omnipresent power,His all-embracing government.
July 1, 1944
Just Now
MARIE TAGGART KEITH
I fear
not tomorrow's uncharted course,Nor reach for a step in its hidden way.
June 24, 1944
Imperishable Union
KATE E. ANDREAE
Man's
Life is God! What force can separate,Annul, dissolve this union all divine?
June 24, 1944
Crown of Life
MYRTLE DAUGHERTY
"Be
thou faithful unto death,And I will give thee a crown of life.