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FOR A BUILDING CHURCH

Jean E. Cameron

May this church, so loved, so blest,Rise at Mind's serene behest,Showing forth a perfect planRevealed of God, approved of man.

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DESIRE IS PRAYER

Jacoba Pfeil

When in the stillness of the night,Dear Lord, I think of Thee—Thy precious love, Thy truth and light,Enfolding me,

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After the night of darkness,Before the daylight hour,Luminous, steadfast, lovely,Rises the morning star;Blessing the shrouded valleyWith surety of dawn—After the night of darknessEnsign of joy is shown.

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"IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH"

Margery Todahl Blokhine

In perfect trust I lay me down,Safe in the circle of God's love.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Elsie Hill Ainsworth

In God's pure sight I am already whole,Offspring of Love and Love's unchanging will.

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UNFOLDMENT

Kathleen O'Connor

Since Mind unfolds its own idea,No disappointed hope is mine,Or prisoning pride with all its fear;All comes of Thee and all is Thine.

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ELIJAH

Max Dunaway

Hiding in a cave I was that day,hiding in a hole made in the earth.

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WAITING ON GOD

Ruth Grayson

Be patient nowAnd wait to see God's planFor you unfold;RememberingHow much of Truth you holdTo use at need;RememberingThat you are God's reflection, perfect man,And He will leadIn paths unknown as yet.

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SERVICE IN THE MOTHER CHURCH

Ruby Nilson

O house of God, built on a firm foundation,Standing secure amid the storms of life,Where all may come to learn of true salvationAnd find release from discord, pain, and strife.