Poem October 30, 1976 Issue

DILIGENTLY

Virginia Thesiger

Diligently I go about my business,
Phone, fuss, read, write, call,
Leaving a little moment in the morning
To know that God is All.

Ardently do I chase the fleeting day,
Cab, car, run, shout, shove,
Leaving a little moment in the evening
To know that God is Love.

O diligence! O ardor! Lend your flames
To burn away the transitory hour,
That here, now, there, then, I,
While rushing, still am still,
peaceful,
quiet,
listening . . .
... so
That every second of my life I know
The glory of God's power.

Virginia Thesiger

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Progress—It's God's Law
October 30, 1976
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit