Poetry
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Power of Prayer – John Newton
In themselves, as weak as worms,How can poor believers stand,When temptations, foes, and storms,Press them close on every hand? Weak, indeed, they feel they are,But they know the throne of grace;And the God…
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In The Center Of The Circle – Betty Stam
(John Cornelius Stam and Elisabeth Alden “Betty” Stam were American Christian missionaries to China, with the China Inland Mission, during the Chinese Civil War. The missionary couple were executed by Communist Chinese soldiers…
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Is Thy God Able? – Margaret E. Barber
Thou servant of the living God, Whilst lions round thee roar, Look up and trust and praise His name, And all His ways adore; For even now, in peril dire, He works to set thee free, And in a…
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See God In Everything – A. E. Finn
This poem was a blessing to me this morning and a great reminder – taken from “Streams in the Desert” and written by A. E. Finn. See God In Everything “Give me a new…
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Overheard In An Orchard
This little poem was in the girls’ devotional book – “Streams in the Desert” – for yesterday. I thought it was a great reminder! Overheard in an Orchard Said the Robin to the…
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See God In Everything
See God in Everything “Give me a new idea,” I said, While musing on a sleepless bed; “A new idea that’ll bring to earth A balm for souls of priceless worth; That’ll give…
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Keep Toiling On!
I bought a new daily devotional book yesterday – “Consolation” by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman (author of “Streams in the Desert”). I thought I would share the following poem from this morning’s devotional.…
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Sit Still, My Daughter
This past fall, the girls and I made a couple trips up to WV for the primary purpose of cleaning at Mom’s house. While there, I saw a copy of a devotional book…
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A Fixed Heart!
When Satan’s lies have pulled you down Your once glad face is now a frown Just STOP right there and turn around REMEMBER what God’s done! ~ Yes, take some time for looking…