Poems

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Reflections on Psalm 150

L. DANA GATLIN

The feet of that Psalmistare on the groundbeneath strong, springy legs.

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The important step

MARY H. REED

After readingComes heeding,Awareness of Christ's leading,And pleading Truth's power.

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"Peace be unto you"

CYNTHIA HÄFELI-WELLS

The doors were shut and bolted fast,for fear of enemies,where sad disciples ponderedthe recent horror of events—when suddenly, the blur of tear-wet eyesdissolved in joyous recognition.

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Coming home

ROSALIE E. DUNBAR

On the way back to ZionWe walked through dark places,Swamps of loneliness, valleys of despair,Saw sights better not seenIn ourselves and those around us.

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Early rising

KAREN F. WILEY SANDLER

In birdsong gratitudeI catch the splendor of Your new day,Father—With open handsReady to lift the overflowing cupAnd drink anew of living waters.

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whose list?

ADRIENNE MEAD TINDALL

well all i can say is thank heaven! because itreally helps to recall in those beautiful words .

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On being prayer

DOROTHY P. SEAGREN

Right now at this momentI need not travel to the Father.

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As one thought may direct two hands, which workas one, which make and cleanse, combine, defend,refine, ward off, tie down, make smooth, enclose—so does the reach of gratitude merge withobedience to Principle, which graspsthe facts of real being, holds them firm.