Poems

Reflection

NORAH MC GARIGLE

Have I a word of hope and cheer?

The tender curve of little moons,A flock of birds against the blue,The flame of peach trees in the spring,The mountain's far extended view;The gracious smile, the gentle word,The kindly action—let these beWithin my heart a well of joySymbolic of Life's harmony.

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Grace for To-day*

MARY JANE ALLURED

Grace for to-day! Oh, may we knowThe joy these words imply,That as the seed of love we sow,We reap our true supply.

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Bounty

BEATRICE BRADSHAW BROWN

My Father knows my need: I am content.

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The Reading Room

ROSE MARIE RICE

An upper room for me prepare,Our mighty Master gently said,I'll eat with my disciples there.

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Morning

CLARA LEAVITT BAXTER

Oh, what a beautiful, dewy, early morning!See reflections of boats and wharves in the mirroring bay!And oh, how beautiful, too, is Truth's bright dawning,With God's ideas under His constant, beneficent sway!

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My Father's Voice

E. JEWEL ROBINSON

Within the secret precincts of my heart—So deeply welled not e'en mine eyes may see—There bides a voice which of mine own seems part,So oft I hear it softly speak with me.

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Love's Joy

DOROTHY M. KINGDON

As roses from the one great GiverOf all lovelinessReceive their beauty,And, as theyGive out impartially to all alikeThe selfsame color, shape, and charming fragrance,Giving and ever giving without wearinessTheir sweetness to the atmosphere around,So let me also share with one and allThe deep unfailing joy God gives to me,That it may permeate the atmosphere of thoughtWith universal, spiritual tenderness,And bring to troubled senseSoul's dear delight.

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Gladness

JANE POLSON SPEARIN

I shall begin each sunlit morn anew,And go in joyousness the whole day throughWith gratitude for every lovely thing—My step shall lighter be, my heart shall sing.