Poems

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The Pilgrim's Prayer

MARTHA BAILEY PROCTOR

O thou almighty One, who by the handOf Moses led Thy flock from Egypt's land,Though scattered in the dark and cloudy day,The rifted clouds reveal the lighted wayThat leads from bondage to the claims of sense,To liberty in Thee, omnipotence!The journey may be long and sense impede,But Love provides for every human need.
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Building!

ELSIE A. KOEFOED

I will build me a house eternal, that reacheth to heavenly height—A house not made by hand.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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Reflection

NORAH MC GARIGLE

Have I a word of hope and cheer?

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Let Me Remember Beauty

ELIZABETH BRAINARD BONTA

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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Anthology of classic articles

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

From Safety

A safe refuge

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

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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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.
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Evening

H. CLARA BUCK

Dear Father, in this twilight hourI bring a load of sorrow,The longings still unsatisfied,The fears about to-morrow.