Poems

The Awakening

ADA D. GUZMAN

DIVINE it is when Spirit speaks to me And tells me, midst the senses' angry shock, When earth-made testimony seems to mock, " 'Tis but a dream that only mortals see.

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True Prayer

WALTER BERRY

No formal rite nor man-made creed, No vestments mortals wear, Can change the heart, renew the mind— That must be wrought by prayer,

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The Day of the Lord

MARION ALICE BOWERS

THIS is the day, the day of God's appointing,Of Love's adventure to be All-in-all.

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To Keep

HENRY EDISON WILLIAMS

Keep poised and keep still;Keep out human will.

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Love divine, my heart is grateful for the loveliness of Love,For each kindly thought, unspoken—for the steadfastness offriends;For the rivers of Thy mercy flowing round me from above,For the countless daily blessings which Thy loving-kindness sends.