Poem August 17, 1957 ISSUE

AFTER PENIEL

Hazel Harper Brandner

When we, like Jacob, struggle through the nightTo reach a sense of God's protecting care,Let us persist until the dawning lightOf Truth reveals the answer to our prayer.The angel that God sends to still each fearWill show us man in Love's own image made,And man's true brotherhood will then appearTo bless us when our thought on Love is stayed.

When day advances, should the hours allotNew trials that will test the lessons learned,Let us be steadfast that we falter notBut bravely use the truth we have discerned.Remembering Peniel, we can traceDivine Love's likeness in our brother's face.

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