HEAR the Father's ancient promise! Listen, thirsty, weary one! "I will pour My Holy Spirit On thy chosen seed, O Son." Promise to the Lord's Anointed, Gift of God to Him for thee! Now, by covenant appointed, All thy springs in Him shall be. Springs of life in desert places Shall thy God unseal for thee; Quickening and reviving graces, Dew-like, healing, sweet and free. Springs of sweet refreshment flowing, When thy work is hard or long, Courage, hope, and power bestowing, Lightening labor with a song. Springs of peace, when conflict heightens, Thine uplifted eye shall see; Peace that strengthens, calms, and brightens, Peace, itself a victory. Springs of comfort, strangely springing, Through the bitter wells of woe; Founts of hidden gladness, bringing Joy that earth can ne'er bestow. Thine, O Christian, is this treasure, To Thy risen Head assured! Thine in full and gracious measure, Thine by covenant secured! Now arise! His word possessing, Claim the promise of the Lord; Plead through Christ for showers of blessing, Till the Spirit be outpoured! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...FROM THE GREATER TESTAMENT (XXII, XXIII, AND XXVI) by FRANCOIS VILLON THE BLUE AND THE GRAY by FRANCIS MILES FINCH OSTRA by ELLEN FRANCES BALDWIN THE TREE by BJORNSTJERNE MARTINIUS BJORNSON THE MOUNTAIN STORM by MILLARD FILLMORE BUMGARNER |