Poems

"Now I see"

MARIA VALDE

A Little child,—she loved to hear aboutThe New Jerusalem and God's white throne.

Alone with God

COURTLAND HOLDOM

Alone , alone, upon the boundless sea,Tossed by the waves and driven by the wind—A voice from out the darkness comes to me:But look to God, and comfort you shall find.

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Giving

EDITH L. PERKINS

O Happy little flower, with heart of goldThat doth the gladness of the sunlight hold,To me thou teachest lessons manifold.

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Transformation

FLORA A. BIXBY

In letting in the light of Truth,Where darkness long has been,We may disclose a startling sinAnd wish 'twere dark again.

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Let not mine own unguarded wordIn thoughtless haste go forthTo judge another's word or deed,Its vanity or worth;But rather let me silent beIn patient, calm duress,And set a seal upon my lipsUntil my thought can bless.

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Supply

MARIA VALDE

Once in time of dearth Elijah cameTo a widow at Zarephath's gate;And he, the man of God, asked her to makeA little cake for him, before she ate.

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Truth's Lesson

HELEN M. WHITE

Each day I'm learning how to beJust a little more like thee,O Lord, so tender, strong, and pure;O thou who didst the cross endure;That we the way might know.

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The Comforter

AMBROSE W. HAYTER

There is a peace that passeth understanding;There is a Love that healeth all our fears;There is a joy that's far above, transcendingThe dreams and hopes of all our mortal years.