Poems

The Father

RUTH D. SMITH

God who made the day to riseFrom a blackened night,Gave a tiny bird strong wingFor a skyward flight—Will He not lift me?

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Understanding

NEVA L. MICHEL

From out the corner, when the fire is low,Come all the woes and cares I used to know,To pass in still array before my eyes,The little heartaches, all the tears and sighs.

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The Guest

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

Did you hear His voice, O pilgrim,When the night was dark and long;Did you hear Him calling softly,Sweeter than the sweetest song?

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The Lord is in this place; and lo, I knew it not,And I have seen Him face to face—have heard the voiceOf Love speaking to my awakened consciousness;And, like the patriarch of old, I too rejoiceThat I may see this realm,Where human sense was claiming false environment,Illumined with the light of Truth omnipotent.

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Unchanging Goodness

HETTIE L. ANDERSON

The earth is full of His riches;Then how can any be poor?

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Listening

NELL JUNE EMMONS

I heard a voice behind me say,Seek Truth, and find the perfect way;But I was filled with doubt and fear,And knew not that my God was near.

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The Christ Way

EDITH DOYLE

I thank Thee, Lord, that Thou hast madeThy world so bright,So full of beauty, peace, and joy,And radiant light;So free from wrong, for all is goodIn Thy pure sight.

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Teach Me to Love!

ELSIE HILL AINSWORTH

Teach me to love! 'Tis all I needTo lighten every woe.

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Love's Way

LEIGHTON VAN BUREN MARSCHALK

Dear God, whene'er I think on Thee,The fullness of Thy glory comesAnd leads me in the narrow wayWhere I can see Love guiding me.

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Today

GRACE HILDA LUGG

Has the day seemed long,Bereft of a song;Have the hours been fraught with painAnd the whole heart sad,Too tired to be glad,And your longing for peace seemed in vain?