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THE VISION

Though it tarry, it will come, Vision infinite and pure, God-sent light to guide men home, Love's protection, safe and sure. Tarry though the vision may, Wait for it and do not weep.

CONSIDER THE RAVENS

No barn, no storehouse, have they for their goods, No place for treasure, but God feedeth them. The eternal Father careth for His own, He knows their needs, their many human needs, And pitiful, He comforts them that grieve.

"BE YE THANKFUL"

Be ye thankful, Christian host, For heard above the raging storm That would embrace the stricken earth The voice of Love wakes true and warm. Thankful be that joy and hope And quiet haven wait for all Who turn away from tents of woe To hear and heed the Master's call.

CHRISTLINESS

When I am tempted, God, to think Or speak a word unkind, Help me to purify my thought, And evil motives bind With words of love and helpfulness That show the way of Mind. When I am tempted, God, to spurn The sinner by the way, Help me to down self-righteousness; Enable me, I pray, To help the fallen one to stand And walk the Christly way.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sweet sacred place, the Sunday school, Where budding thoughts unfold to new And higher steps to God. Oh, may we work in this dear place Reflecting patience, love, and grace.

CHRIST THE SAVIOUR

Behold the Christ— Before the door of consciousness Stands Truth, an ever-present light, Revealing all the blessedness Of Love, as man's eternal right. Receive the Christ— Forgetting shadows too long viewed, Accept the true, be now a son Reflecting all the Father's good: So prove that God and man are one.

AWAKENING

A voice cried in the wilderness of doubt: "Awake, awake, my child! Prepare the way, The highway of your God. " I heard the shout, And lifted drowsy eyelids to the day That shone in growing splendor on my sight, Revealing loveliness I never knew, For, wrapped within my brooding dreams of night, My way was weary and my friends were few.

THROUGH FAITH TO UNDERSTANDING

In pastures green, by waters still, Faith ever mounts on upward wing, And gives us strength and vision clear To know and love our Lord and King, Who daily leads us on our way, If we will listen for His voice, And safely guides us on our path If we but follow and rejoice. So if the tempest surges high, Or world-wide wars deep problems bring, We shall not fear, for faith has grown To understanding of our King.

BY THE BROOK CHERITH

Elijah , man of God, By ravens fed! Surprising that his need was met By Cherith's brook, serenely clear? Ah, no! It was but recompense For trust that overcometh fear. He walked by faith, God's high behest.

TO THE MEN IN THE SERVICE

God holds you safe Within His sure embrace; It matters not the circumstance— Earth's distance, time, or place. So we entrust you to His care, Knowing He is with you— Everywhere.