[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] We Wait for Light. Up from the world, sunk in the depths of darkness, Up to the cold arch of the far blue sky, Up from sad hearts that groan in pain and anguish, There rises ever the same … [Read more...] about We Wait for Light [poem by Agnes Neale]
Agnes Neale (Caroline Agnes Leane) (author) (1849-1892)
My Lessons [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] My Lessons. And you have learned? Yes, I have learned To take the bitter with the sweet, To know that thorns and roses lie Together underneath our feet. And you have learned? Yes, I … [Read more...] about My Lessons [poem by Agnes Neale]
Tarry Ye Here [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Tarry Ye Here. Tarry ye here, for darkly round me gathers The storm my soul has hardly strength to meet; Tarry ye here and watch, while I go yonder. Power to endure and conquer, to … [Read more...] about Tarry Ye Here [poem by Agnes Neale]
Glory to God [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Glory to God. “Glory to God!” the angel hosts unnumbered Swell the glad pean, the triumphant song; The grand united choir of heaven rejoices, Floods of celestial music sweep … [Read more...] about Glory to God [poem by Agnes Neale]
No God [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] No God. “The fool hath said in his heart there is no God.” — David. Is there no God? Go out upon the ocean When the storm-king strikes with his angry fist The tiny rippling waves of blue … [Read more...] about No God [poem by Agnes Neale]
What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? “What manner of men ought we to be?” The grand old pagan philosopher asked Of those who in Athen’s palmiest days In the light of her civilization … [Read more...] about What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? [poem by Agnes Neale]
The Poet and the Raindrop [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] The Poet and the Raindrop. On a dull, sombre day A single raindrop lay, Quite hidden from the world, Close in a green leaf curled. Silently, one by one, Its fellows all had gone. Poor … [Read more...] about The Poet and the Raindrop [poem by Agnes Neale]
My Cross [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] My Cross. Someone, stooping through the starlight, At my feet, laid down a cross, And I bent me low to lift it, Feeling I had suffered loss. Loss of all that seemed most lovely, Loss … [Read more...] about My Cross [poem by Agnes Neale]
In Everything Give Thanks [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] In Everything Give Thanks. In everything give thanks? What, when the daylight Has faded from the dark and angry skies? When the fair fabric of our life is shattered, And round our feet in … [Read more...] about In Everything Give Thanks [poem by Agnes Neale]
Unto You is Born a Saviour [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Unto You is Born a Saviour. The sky has grown white with the kiss of the dawning, And bright o’er the hills breaks the glorious morn, And round the wide world peals the anthem of angels … [Read more...] about Unto You is Born a Saviour [poem by Agnes Neale]