Poems

The Messenger

DOROTHY JACOB

The golden afternoon was drawing to a close, And the still peace of evening filled the sky; The drowsy air was hushed around the well Whereon the traveler rested, And the quiet benediction of the evening Deepened into glory with his presence.

Poem

Man's Changeless Harmony

ISABEL I. HERRICK

Man's harmony is fixed.

Poem

"Immortal fruits"*

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

Oh, deep shall I plant for the issue And pure be the seeds that I sow, That only the fruits of the Spirit My plentiful harvest shall know.

Poem

Love is Calling Me

ANNE H. BROGAN

I HAVE walked amid the pleasures Which the senses claim to give; I have tried to serve ambition, With its phantoms tried to live; I have tasted fleshly morsels, And I know their bitter tang— While above me, and within me, Love was always calling, calling me; From the sense-dream, from the shadows Love was calling, calling me.

Poem

Onward

ELIZABETH A. MALLORY

Love led me home; by surging waves I passed; Nor turned I back until I came at last To open spaces where bright flowers grew, And verdure sparkled in the morning dew; My eyes were holden by the dawning day! I cannot dream again since I have found the way!

Poem

Our Leader

ELIZABETH B. CATE

She followed where the Master led With vision clear, and faith serene; She foiled the poisoned darts of hate, And rose to heights where God is seen.

Poem

Renewal

HELEN WARD BANKS

Hast thou been sunk in sleep, Beset by dreams of weakness and of pain?

Poem

Perception

LAURA GERAHTY

I see Thee only when I look above, Far from earth's vanities and fancied rest; I see Thee best when, bathed in living love, My grateful heart responds to Thy behest.

Poem

Obedience

GRETA PHILLIPS HIATT

Help me to always do Thy will, O Lord;Cast out of me all selfish thoughts and fears:Give me the grace to find within Thy wordThe light to guide me through this mist of tears.