Poems

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THE SUM OF MANHOOD

KATHARINE J. SMITH.

A seer of Teman counseled one in woe, Whose cup of blight and banishment severeBut seasoned faith to bide the bitter flow Till tale of loss should ring with saintly cheer,—
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THE CRUSE OF PLENTY

STOKES ANTHONY BENNETT.

I have learned a helpful lessonWhich a sweet assurance brings,—Just a lesson to be thankfulFor the gift of little things.

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From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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"CAST THY BREAD UPON THE WATERS"

EDITH C. CARTER.

One little seed of Life outspedInto earth's death-filled thought,And the roots will strengthen, and grow, and spread,Till the tree springs up, and the leaves o'erheadTheir healing balm on the nations shed,Who freedom from fear have sought.

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THE INCOMING TIDE

MARIE RUSSELL.

When evening steeps the world in rest,A sigh steals from the sea's deep breastLike echo of an ocean's roar.
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MY WORK IS AT HAND.

HELEN E. STUDLEY.

Why should I wish to face some problem great,As though to reach the sooner heaven's gate?
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MY COMMUNION

SUSAN E. BARR.

In silence deep there comes to meA sweet assurance of God's care;Life, Truth, and Love encompass me,I know that He is everywhere.

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From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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When you hear of good in people—tell it

John Sterling

When you hear of good in people—tell it.
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Stand bold for peace, for love and truth,...

Jonathan Rogers

Stand bold for peace, for love and truth,For these against the world contend;But be thou careful not to loseWhat thou art zealous to defend.
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O trustless heart, that finds...

Fannie G. Hopkins

O trustless heart, that findsThe ghostly phantom evil in thy way,Lift up thine eyes to seeLove's glorious sunshine playAround the terror grim,—And lo, it is not! It was never there,For all that is is Love divine,Love infinite,—the clearLight of thy life,—God's love is everywhere.
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DOMINION

AGNES FLORIDA CHALMERS.

Let all the earth keep silence! Love reigns nowSupreme o'er all.
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I DO NOT FEAR

BENJAMIN KEECH

What is this message from the spheres of silence—This Spirit-music which I, waiting, hear?
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Let me but live my life from year to year,...

Henry Van Dyke

Let me but live my life from year to year,With forward face and unreluctant soul, Not hastening to, nor turning from, the goal;Not mourning for the things that disappearIn the dim past, nor holding back in fear From what the future veils, but with a whole And happy heart that pays its tollTo youth and age, and travels on with cheer.