Poems

There is Light above the solar, Though unseen to mortal view, Yet when a secret glimpse is gained, We are conscious it is true. We feel 'tis true, for the Father When His offspring ask for bread Will never mock their trustfulness, Giving them a stone instead.

What is it fills our hearts with joy, The purest joy without alloy, And keeps life free from all annoy? Christian Science. What is it breathing heavenly peace, Bids mortal strivings all to cease, And from pain brings us sweet release? Christian Science.

"I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Sealed unto God— Thy pure desire To know and live in holier Power; And naught can mar the peace and bliss Of its own Heaven-horn righteousness. Sealed unto God, Thy effort True, To bless mankind and ill subdue.

I look to thee in every need, And never look in vain; I feel thy touch, Eternal Love! And all is well again. The thought of thee is mightier far Than sin and pain and sorrow are.

THERE was never a rose, in its true light seen, That faded and perished; was ne'er a green Of spring-time that died to a winter's gray, Nor a night that fell on eternal day. There was never a shadow but seemed to be, There was never a lapse from reality; And Man, as he is, never discord knew, Never sorrowed nor suffered,— since Truth is true.

LET the waves of sound roll by! Quiet earth's tumultuous measures. In the silence, God draws nigh, And would give thee of His treasures.

A SENSE of life as mortal breath, Bound in a few uncertain years, Waiting, expectant for some death, Walking in bondage to our fears. A heritage of error's curse, A daily round of want and pain, A blind search through the universe For God, that seeks him yet in vain.

MOTHER'S NEW YEAR GIFT TO THE LITTLE CHILDREN. Father, Mother, God, Loving me— Guard me when I sleep, Guide my little feet Up to Thee.

Out of the discord of evil, Into the peace of God's love; Out of the false and the seeming, Into true joy from above. Out of all earth fogs and sorrows, Into the light of Love's face; Out of all sickness and yearning, Into true health, strength and grace.