Poem of the Week for 3 May 2026Poem of the Week for 3 May 2026
“My Lord Draws Nigh”by D. W. Whittle (1840-1901) The last poem Whittle wrote was composed and dictated a few weeks before his death, during a night made sleepless by intense
“My Lord Draws Nigh”by D. W. Whittle (1840-1901) The last poem Whittle wrote was composed and dictated a few weeks before his death, during a night made sleepless by intense
Wherever You Go, Inspired by Joshua 1:9 Be strong, child of promise, do not fear the flame,Though shadows stretch wide, His light stays the same. Courage is not absence of trembling
George Herbert was a skilled pastor and teacher, as well as an accomplished musician, and this poem is a beautiful illustration of both. Easter was originally two separate poems. But the
Good Friday Christina Rossetti Am I a stone, and not a sheep,That I can stand, O Christ, beneath Thy cross,To number drop by drop Thy blood’s slow loss,And yet not
Fifth Sunday In Lent The historic Muse, from age to age,Through many a waste heart-sickening page Hath traced the works of Man:But a celestial call to-dayStays her, like Moses, on
Lenten Poem — For Those Who Come at Night
First Sunday In Lent “Angel of wrath! why linger in mid-air, While the devoted city’s cryLouder and louder swells? and canst thou spare, Thy full-charged vial standing by?”Thus, with stern
God’s Valentine Gift God’s Valentine gift of love to usWas not a bunch of flowers;It wasn’t candy, or a bookTo while away the hours. His gift was to become a
God’s Love Is Pure As Winters Snow As pure as winters snowGod’s love shines and glowsMelting man’s frozen heartEasing his fears and drying his tears Falling snow covers landAnd God’s
Tithing Those who pay tithing are close to God above,when we add a fast offeringwe are blessed with His love. We are taking from Godwhen we don’t pay our share,if