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Poems

BEFORE THE DAWN

Lyle M. Crist

Before the dawnthe song began!Before the sweep of light—no matter if it was moments or more—this backyard birdsang, knowing;his melody a harbinger.

ONE OF GOD'S GREATEST GIFTS

Richard Howard

not only the recognizedjoy of giving,sharing, loving, living,but also that pureand honest joythat floods the heartupon awaking—that joy that is therefor no visibleor invisible reasonbut is simply therebecause it belongs there—and is there—that joy that rushes upand dazzles visionwith sunlighton the darkest day—that joy that truly is myselfmy natural way

THE TREE

Eleanor Young Clapp

of all.

THE MASTERPIECE

Charlotte H. Cass

I had a vision in my heartTo help humanityBy something I could do—I'd draw.

THE BEGINNING

Vesta Jo Mulligan

The only beginningthe Father began.

SPIRITUAL NICHE

Laurance Reeve Doyle

Right placeis nota spacebuta grace.

PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD

James Lee Phillips

The whole armor will fit!And why not?

THE LESSON-SERMON IS . . .

Brett L. Stafford

My renewal launch—propelling fan—accurate guide,helping my view of mangrow wide!

TO BE ENLIGHTENED

Eleanor P. Humphrey

Made clear in the light of Christ, Truth,See God as All, yet One—The Father, Spirit—perfect God,And man His image and son.

COME OUT

Mildred D. Johnson

We can come outfrom all that's dark and cold,from povertyand all that would holdGod's child in the graspof evil's way.

PERSPECTIVE

Elizabeth Louise Pitney

A sharp shadowhas no substance of its own,but it showsthat a strong light is present.

PETITION FOR GRACE

Sara May Helder

Father, give me awarenessof another's need,Not opaque obsessionwith some routine deed.