Poems

Today

JOHN WHITE

This is the day the Lord hath made—Blest revelation,That each glad moment unafraidHolds our salvation.

Truth's Reappearing

LINA PLUMER CLINGEN

Into a world forlornA promised babe was born,Brought forth because the fireOf Israel's great desireTo know God's surety,Was wed to purity.

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Reality

MAUD ALICE BATCHELOR

Only the good is real.

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Judaean Song

LEETHA JOURNEY PROBST

The western sun went down in goldThat night in Palestine;The woolly sheep slipped to their fold,The softly moving kineDropped down behind their shelter barsWhile shepherds watched beneath the stars.

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Desire

RUTH C. FORTSON

Fashion my heart to love, dear God,That I may blessThe lonely ones who yearn for loveAnd tenderness.

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The Secret

BONNY O. NORMAN

Life holds a song to fill the heart,Where sorrow dwelt before.

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Expectation

WILLIAM P. MC KENZIE

I make my prayer, and quietly waitThe answer which must surely be;God's purpose holds no angry fate,His loving voice will speak in me.

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Adjuration

SYDNEY KING RUSSELL

Look up to God, O sad and sorrowing heart,From every mortal impulse turn away,And learn the peace that Spirit can impartTo all who learn in reverence to pray.

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Jesus , I hear thy voice of gentle powerCalling to me,As in that far-off sacred hourIt called in Galilee:Fishers of men!And in that unity of heart with heartExpectant of the Christly call,Thou calledst allWho through all time,In every age and every clime,Should follow thee.