Poem April 29, 1967 Issue

PRAYER BEFORE PUBLISHING

II Timothy 2:15, 16

Mollie Ruth Bottoms

Let me consider well what I would say
before each word leaves facile tongue or pen;
let what I publish humbly point the way
to healing Truth for suffering, seeking men.

Let me discard the venomed word, the vain,
the vacuous prattle that reports no good;
let me exchange the ignorant and profane
for utterances that foster brotherhood.

O let my every word go forth to bless,
like a hand of mercy sheltering a wounded dove,
with soothing gentleness to cure distress!
O let it graciously impart God's love!

Thoughts, Christ inspired, expressing God's compassion,
fulfill our Master's blessed healing mission.

Mollie Ruth Bottoms

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