Poems

Today

VIRGINIA M. CASSEL

I need not dread the tasks tomorrow brings,Nor fear to tread what seems a darkened way;With gratitude my soaring spirit singsAs from this thought a sweet assurance springs:I only have to trust God more today!

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The Father's Care

GLADYS CLARKE

The love that clothes the lily of the field,And feeds the hungry bird,Will care for you, God's well-beloved child;Your faintest call is heard.

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Serenity

MAE TUCKER

Though circling mists of hate enshroudThe way I tread,I know that by Love's guiding handI still am led.

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Affluence

MARION ALICE BOWERS

How rich in peace art Thou, O Father-Mother!Thy little children need not suffer fear,But sheltered safe, in holy gratitude,May know the calm of heavenly quietude.

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Little Flock

WILLIAM P. MC KENZIE

Fear not, fear not, O little flock of God,Though ye be scattered and your shepherd gone!Wisdom ye gained while guided by his rod,And safety ye shall find when comes the dawn.

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God's Hour

JENNIE BAIRD SCHOOLEY

This hour is given us to knowThe changeless law of goodThat rules within, above, below;Thus Truth is understood.

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The Healing Truth

MARGARET OSBORN

When, by the still, blue Galilean Sea,Jesus held converse with his chosen few,Instructing them what God would have them do,That from all wrong the world might be set free,How tenderly he spoke! His loving word Fell like a benediction on all ears:O little flock, give up your haunting fears,It is your Father's will that ye have heard;Come ye that labor—such the words he saidTo all his followers, making burdens light.