Poems

DEDICATION

James Monteith Erskine

To Thee, O God, I pledge the energy,The vigor, and the strength at my command,The zest for life, the joy in its adventure—All this I render freely to Thy hand.

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PROTECTION FOR A FLEDGLING

Kathleen O'Connor

As eagle stirreth up her nest,Fluttereth gently o'er her young,Spreadeth abroad her pinions vast,Beareth them on wings outflung,

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TRUSTING THE PROMISES OF GOD

Myrtle Daugherty

After the many days of flood,With longing for a sign from heaven,Noah sent forth the dove out of the ark again.

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PRE-EXISTENCE

Winifred Brown King

I was with Him then,His beloved son,When the morning starsSang in unison,And the sons of GodShouted for joy,"Praise be to our Maker";This was their cry.

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FORWARD MARCH

Pearl Strachan Hurd

Desire to love grown strongerThan wish to be lovedMeans heart no longerUnsatisfied.

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PRAYER

Duane Valentry

Keep my thoughts, dear Shepherd,Like sheep within Thy fold,Lest they stray.

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IF NOW I SPEAK OF SHIPS

Jeannette Hulst Johansson

If now I speak of ships, I will not useThe banal, emptied phrase.

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A VISION

Robert Ellis Key

Turn from the valley dark,And you shall see—heightsGlorious with immortal majesty.

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DECISIONS

Kathleen Periton

It never is a questionOf being old enoughTo make my own decision,With wisdom and precision,And so, progress.

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I wish for you a Christmas of the heart,Where, in a sweet serenity of mind,Within your consciousness, the Christ may findA place where angels gather, blessing youAnd bringing joy and freedom to the earth.