Poems

"He is risen"

H. CLARA BUCK

Mourner, look! He standeth near thee— Life itself can never die;In that dark and gloomy cavern,But his folded garments lie.

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Desire

WILLIAM W. PORTER

Oh , let me never stray awayFrom the sweet atmosphere of prayer,Where those who seek God's love to knowAre sheltered by His care!

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A Psalm of Faith

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

What though the shadows dim the pathAnd shut the sunshine out?

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My Home

MATTIE A. CROOKER

I fashioned once a little house,And hedged it round with flowers;Then sat me down in great contentTo spend the happy hours.

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Guardian in Israel

JENNIE DE WEESE

Guardian in Israel,Toiling each day,Teaching, explaining,Pointing the way,

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Light

RUTH POWELL WENBAN

Thy all-pervading presence here—Father of light, I cannot fear.

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Turning to God

MAUDE MARY CLARKE

World-worn and weary,Stained with the dust of travel,The true way dimly seen,As yet untried, unlearned,We cry to GodAmidst our desolation:Turn us, O Father,And we shall be turned.

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Humility

E. JEWEL ROBINSON

Dear Lord, I cried, if Thou art God,Reveal Thyself to me;In wondrous sign or mighty deed,I would Thy glory see.

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Reward

SARA SISSON

The peace of God would come to every consciousnessIf, humbly trusting, we would only say:I thank Thee, Lord, that Thou hast seen my prayerfulness,And given Thy bounty all along the way.

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Obedience

EMILY PATTERSON SPEAR

Obedience gives the power to knowThat God is Love; daily to showThat loving guidance leads us on,And gives us grace for victory won;To lead a brother from the nightOf error's thrall to Horeb height.