Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE TEACHER, by HILDEGARDE HOYT SWIFT


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THE TEACHER, by                    
First Line: He sent men out to preach the living word
Last Line: But that they brought to him their human need.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Life And Ministry


He sent men out to preach the living Word,
Aflame with all the ardor of his fire;
They spoke the Truth, wherever truth was heard
But back to him they brought their hearts'-desire;
They turned to him through all the lengthening days
With each perplexity of life or creed.
His deep reward, not that they spoke his praise,
But that they brought to him their human need.





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