Poem November 27, 1909 Issue

[Written for the Sentinel.]

PATIENCE

EVELYN SYLVESTER KNOWLES.

Child , maintain thy full assurance
Of the pulsing power within;
Look not on forbidden objects,
Since to look thus is to sin.

Place thy hand within the Father's,
While thy strength on His relies;
Through life's glare or through its gloaming
Spirit's light shall fill thine eyes.

Soulful light, so pure, so tender,
Naught of darkness can it see.
Humble-hearted, thou shalt render
Service that is ecstasy.

Stand, and murmur not while waiting
For the Father's finished plan;
Envying not, nor fearing, hating,
Love shall fill and be life's span.

Like a messenger stand waiting
For thy King's divine behest;
Then go speed thee with the message
And be numbered with the blest.

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