[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]
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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]
Show Us the Father [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Show Us the Father. The scene was closing. Christ had gathered round Him His chosen ones, His well-beloved band, Those who from out the nation He had gathered, His witnesses to all the … [Read more...] about Show Us the Father [poem by Agnes Neale]
Christ [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Christ. A hope shone through the dark, A smile of love, And straightway golden floods of gladness gushed From God above. A star gleamed in the night, A fair white star, And on its … [Read more...] about Christ [poem by Agnes Neale]
Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]
[Editor: This book of poetry and songs by Agnes Neale (Agnes Caroline Leane) was published in 1890.] Shadows and Sunbeams By Agnes Neale. Contents. Christ Show us the Father Unto you is born a Saviour In everything give thanks My Cross The Poet and the … [Read more...] about Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]
A Bush Idyl [by Kenneth Mackay, 1888]
[Editor: This book-length poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in 1888.] A Bush Idyl. by Kenneth Mackay, Author of “Stirrup Jingles,” &c, &c. Edwards, Dunlop & Co., Limited, Sydney, Brisbane, and London. 1888. Inscribed to my friend James A. … [Read more...] about A Bush Idyl [by Kenneth Mackay, 1888]