Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE TRIBE OF HELPERS, by HENRY VAN DYKE


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THE TRIBE OF HELPERS, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: The ways of the world are full of haste and turmoil
Last Line: The companions of the christ.
Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus
Subject(s): Religion; Theology


THE ways of the world are full of haste and turmoil:
I will sing of the tribe of the helpers who travel in peace.

He that turneth from the road to rescue another,
Turneth toward his goal:
He shall arrive in time by the foot-path of mercy,
God will be his guide.

He that taketh up the burden of the fainting,
Lighteneth his own load:
The Almighty will put his arms underneath him,
He shall lean upon the Lord.

He that speaketh comfortable words to mourners,
Healeth his own hurt:
In the time of grief they will come to his remembrance,
God will use them for balm.

He that careth for a wounded brother,
Watcheth not alone:
There are three in the darkness together,
And the third is the Lord.

Blessed is the way of the helpers,
The companions of the Christ.





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