Poems

"The Lord is my shepherd"

BERTHA H. WOODS

Within Thy care, O Love, I shall not want—Not want the things of earth, with envy rife;I shall not long, where runs the ceaseless crowd,To join them in the laughter and the strife;I shall be calm and happy and content,Nor feel the lust of eye or pride of life.

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The Multitude

VERNE E. TAYLOR

We were a multitude indeed who followed him that day!He, with his chosen twelve, had sought a desert place apartFor some sweet intimacies of their own.

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Transfiguration

MARY C. CAMPBELL

Behold the world newborn, newborn of Spirit!In radiant flowers, and dew-drenched scented air,

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Onward

EDITH L. PERKINS

I Do not ask to see the journey's way,But with a faith transcending sight would knowThat Thou, my God, wilt lead from day to dayBy chosen paths, prepared for me to go.

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Purified

MARGUERITE ALLEN

A gentle shower of cooling rainFell on my little world to-day;And in its quiet, tender wayHas washed away the dust and stain.

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My Prayer

JOSEPHINE ROBINSON

May I be pure in heart—This, Father, is my prayer.

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The Children

FLORENCE A. HOUDELETTE

Lo ! the children, joyous children,Happy, buoyant, sweet, and free!Hearts receptive to his teaching:Jesus said, Bring them to me.

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Thought

LILLIE MARY CARTER

One healing thought,Which meets the moment's need,Is greater farThan any earthly creed.

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As Dawns the Day

E. WINIFRED BELL

As gently as the pearly light of dawnGleams forth and, silent, with nor pomp nor might,Displaces night's dark cloak which lies o'er all,Until the light of day bursts on our sight;