Poems

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"My speech shall distil as the dew"

BEATRICE FURNISS

As the dew at morning's dawningShall Thy Word distill,Giving hope and fresh endeavorTo obey Thy will.
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True Charity

MARY E. IZZARD

I would improve my stock of love, that IMight break the bread of Life with those who need;And I would give a cup of water coldTo parched lips, in Christ's name, as we read.

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Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

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Thy Will

ROWENA MC DANIEL

Through human will I oft have lost the way;Have fallen in the dark and wept the while.

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The Promise

WILLIAM FORBES

Where'er a flower lifts up its faceIn sweetness, purity, and grace,And scents the air;Where'er a bird soars on the wing,Or, joyous, on the bough doth sing,Lord, Thou art there.
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The Reading Room

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

Through this gracious portalThe weary, burdened heartMay leave the surge and turmoil,And rest awhile apart.
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A Child Talks with God

NELLIE B. MACE

I am Thy child, Thy little one;I know this, Father, for I feel Thy careAround me all the day:At home, at school, and on the wayBetween.

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A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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Supply

FRANCES HILDA BRAY

I will not labor for tomorrow's bread,Sufficient for today is my supply;For He who once the hosts of Israel fedWith manna, which fell unseen from the sky,Still feeds His children as He did of yore,From out His infinite, unfailing store.
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"When it was yet dark"

ROSE E. SHARLAND

Ah , Mary! with your eyes all blind with tears,Not knowing death's harsh mortal dream withdrawn;Turn from your agony, your groundless fears,And see the dawn!
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My Prayer

AGNES W. WRIGHT

Help me, O Lord, to give up self, And ever humble be; So would I take Thy hand in mine, And strive to follow Thee.
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Little Things

CLARA REYNOLDS SMITH

The little things, just little things,Oh, may they be my task!If not for me the bigger things, For little things, I ask.
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Lift Up Your Heart and Sing!

FREDA GIBSON POWELL

Friend, lift up your eyes and seeHow wide the clear skies are.
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Love

HELEN WARD BANKS

BELOVED Father-Mother—The only power I own—With Thee so close beside me I never am alone! From Thee come inspiration And light more clear than day; Thy hand points out the path to me, 'Tis Thou who lead'st the way.