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Poems (Menie Parkes 1867)

Hymn [poem by Menie Parkes]

12 January 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867). This was one of three poems entitled “Hymn” that appeared in the book.] Hymn. Pardon! For yet again I dare To lift mine eyes in anxious prayer, And plead Thy love against my sin, And to Thy mercy venture … [Read more...] about Hymn [poem by Menie Parkes]

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There’s Something in Religion [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] There’s Something in Religion. There’s something in religion; Scoff at it as you will, Yet when your sneers are over, There’s something in it still: Else what can raise the widow’s eye? What still the … [Read more...] about There’s Something in Religion [poem by Menie Parkes]

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One Word [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] One Word. A little word, a little word, And very lightly spoken! ’Twas gently uttered, gaily heard, Answered with smiles unbroken; Yet it struck like heavy lead, Scorched as hissing fire, Pierced me … [Read more...] about One Word [poem by Menie Parkes]

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Alone and Bound [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] Alone and Bound. The Christian army stands alone, A little scattered band; In earth’s fair palaces unknown, Uncounted in the land. Alone, with sweet and stealing sin Dogging each step they … [Read more...] about Alone and Bound [poem by Menie Parkes]

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To My Heart [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] To My Heart. Hark! Heaven is waiting! Your own pulse is still, Ceasing its beating To listen your will. Against the God-Father Will you declare? Or will you not, rather, Bow to Him there? Oh, … [Read more...] about To My Heart [poem by Menie Parkes]

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Aspiration [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] Aspiration. Closer yet! closer yet, Thou King of Grace, Up to Thy loving heart, Up to Thy face, Draw me with steady care — Sun-chains of love — Up earth’s uneven stair, To Thy heart … [Read more...] about Aspiration [poem by Menie Parkes]

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Hymn [poem by Menie Parkes]

12 January 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867). This was one of three poems entitled “Hymn” that appeared in the book.] Hymn. Come, Spirit of the Living God! I hate the ways of sin; Take hold of my unworthy heart, And deign to dwell therein. Black … [Read more...] about Hymn [poem by Menie Parkes]

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Beneath the Surface [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] Beneath the Surface. I gazed on earth and on earthly scenes, On human passions and pride; “Oh, would that I knew what the Master means To end this struggle!” I sighed. A fluttering thrill and a … [Read more...] about Beneath the Surface [poem by Menie Parkes]

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Christ Is All [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] Christ Is All. If thou wert old and withered, And care weighed heavy now, Thine eyes were dim and aching, And wrinkles on thy brow; It might be thou couldst easily Thine every hope recall — “I would … [Read more...] about Christ Is All [poem by Menie Parkes]

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All In All [poem by Menie Parkes]

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[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] All In All. Christ is All! Hast thou one need, One want he cannot meet? Didst at His cross unheeded lie, Or helpless at His feet? Thou canst not say it: thou dost know He came before thy call; Poor … [Read more...] about All In All [poem by Menie Parkes]

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