Poems

My Place

RUTH MARIE DILLON

Dear God, Thou hast a place prepared for me,A place that only wisdom's eye can see;And, knowing this, I need not seek an earthly place,Nor outline how Thy hand shall lead me on,But I'll accept each day the joys Thy tender graceProvides.

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The Hem of His Garment

HELEN MAR BROWN

Could we but touch with true humilityHis garment's hem, that simple touch would bringA glad renewal of life, renewal of joy:Earth-trammeled thoughts would soar on bolder wing.

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Two Visitors

B. GWENDOLEN NISBET

Self came in at the door—Self, with its tattered gown;Peevish and drab and poor,Self came in with a frown:I must push and struggle and striveIn order to keep alive—Or else I should soon be dead—Self said.

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Love's Dear Command

KATHERINE ENGLISH

When clouds of dark discouragement and dreadHang heavy round the path that I must tread,When speeds the arrow at the break of day,Or creeps the pestilence beside my way,Comes to my listening heart Love's dear command:Thou shalt not be afraid!

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Loveliness

MABEL CONE BUSHNELL

To make the loveliness of LoveMy own is my desire.

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In the Closet of Prayer

ELIZABETH B. CATE

Weary, disheartened, I turned from life's woes,Seeking relief from my care;Silently, humbly, with famishing heartEntered the closet of prayer;Bowed in the closet of prayer.

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Forward!

ANNE CLEVELAND CHENEY

Truth is revealed, for all to know.

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All is Well

ROSA M. TURNER

O earth-bound heart, though sorrows surge around thee,And hateful dreams of evil hide the light;The outstretched arms of mighty Love surround thee,Truth's dawning ends the darkest hours of night.

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Clean through the Word

KATHRINE H. WILLIAMS

It seemed that I had earned His healing touch,Some token of His ever mindful care,After long months of quiet pondering,Close study of the word and daily prayer.