Poems

Loose them from human bondage—leave them free. Teach them to heed divine authority, For only God is Parent, and He knows Just where the swallow nests, the lily grows.

Awake ! The dawn of Truth is here, Proclaiming, "Man is free, The image of his Maker now— Not something that will be. " Let us accept this precious light; God's law of good is man's own right.

Through Ephesus, Cayster River flows. How like my life the widening current grows.

Out of the depths of doubt and fear we cry, Even as Moses, saying, "Who am I, That I should go unto Pharaoh?" Must I too Face evil's power and prove its claims untrue? Yes, loved one, there is still no other way Out of earth's darkness into perfect day. Stand firmly then, as Moses did, and know The truths he knew.

I fled the accuser, Fearful of the net spread for my feet, Fearful of the pit That yawned before me in the dark. Then it seemed I heard a voice Which said: "Be not afraid! Lift your eyes and see.

I tried in vain in lofty theme to learn, Obscured the spirit for the letter's pride. But now in meekness, listening, I yearn To serve, and find Love's presence at my side.

"Rise up and walk. " The words still ring within my ears when I recall the day they came— those men of God.

Father, Thou art so near to me tonight: Here in this quiet room I find true peace. Here I can lay aside the cares that vex me, Here find from every sorrow sure release.

God is not withholding. All His wealth is ours.

These quiet days I pass in perfect peace, Untouched by strife, untinged by future fears; I take each moment at intrinsic worth And seek no more my own. The path appears Lighted by Love; I pray for eyes to see, For ears to hear God's Word with constancy.