Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, IN THE GARDEN OF THE LORD, by HELEN KELLER


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IN THE GARDEN OF THE LORD, by                    
First Line: The word of god came unto me
Last Line: I have strayed into the holy temple of the lord.
Subject(s): Religion; Theology


The word of God came unto me,
Sitting alone among the multitudes;
And my blind eyes were touched with light.
And there was laid upon my lips a flame of fire.
I laugh and shout for life is good,
Though my feet are set in silent ways.
In merry mood I leave the crowd
To walk in my garden. Ever as I walk
I gather fruits and flowers in my hands.
And with joyful heart I bless the sun
That kindles all the place with radiant life.

I run with playful winds that blow the scent
Of rose and jessamine in eddying whirls.
At last I come where tall lilies grow,
Lifting their faces like white saints to God.
While the lilies pray, I kneel upon the ground;
I have strayed into the holy temple of the Lord.





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