Poems

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ASSOCIATION DAY

Robert Ellis Key

I hear a sweet summonsLike bells from afar.

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COURAGE

Alan W. Thwaites

Who , more than Paul, had reason to regretPast errors and the havoc zeal had wrought?

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JOY IS WITHIN

Maude De Verse Newton

Joy comes not from earthly taleOf day's unfolded story,But from the inner chords of graceThat wake with heaven's glory.

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Just as a bud within itselfEnfolds its fragrance, form, and hueAnd waits but on the warmth of sunTo bring its fullness into view,So shall we find in right idea,That comes to us from Mind divine,Inherent all the needed powerTo bring to bloom the full design.

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WHO WAIT RECEIVE

Fanny de Groot Hastings

The people waited, it is said,Waited for him who soon or lateThey knew would come and raise their deadAnd designate their true estate.

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GRACE

Jean Moulton Immerwahr

I longed to serve my God,but saw before meonly menial tasks.

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SEEING ARIGHT

Florence M. Patterson

How shall I see my brother?

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MORNING PRAYER

Marjorie D. Manley

O Father Mind, help me to seeThat all true wisdom is of Thee,

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"EXCEPT I SHALL SEE"

Mabel Stuart Curry

The glory of the resurrection mornWas lost to Thomas, who would not believeUntil the Master stood before him thereAmong the few assembled in his name.