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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A MOTHER'S BIRTHDAY, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poet's Biography First Line: Lord jesus, thou hast known Last Line: Bless her in earth and heaven. Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Birthdays; Mothers; Religion; Theology | |||
LORD JESUS, Thou hast known A mother's love and tender care: And Thou wilt hear, While for my own Mother most dear I make this birthday prayer. Protect her life, I pray, Who gave the gift of life to me; And may she know, From day to day, The deepening glow Of joy that comes from Thee. As once upon her breast Fearless and well content I lay, So let her heart On Thee at rest, Feel fear depart And trouble fade away. Ah, hold her by the hand, As once her hand held mine; And though she may Not understand Life's winding way, Lead her in peace divine. I cannot pay my debt For all the love that she has given; But Thou, love's Lord, Wilt not forget Her due reward,-- Bless her in earth and heaven. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MYSTIC BOUNCE by TERRANCE HAYES MATHEMATICS CONSIDERED AS A VICE by ANTHONY HECHT UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN SHINE, PERISHING REPUBLIC by ROBINSON JEFFERS |
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