Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PETITION, by LENA MOORE FISHER First Line: Rise up, my soul, in dignity and beauty Last Line: He can, and will, a gentle solace bring. Subject(s): Worship | ||||||||
Rise up, my soul, in dignity and beauty. Be not dismayed by things that hurt thee so; Lift up thine head and hear a voice descending, A voice that speaks in tones so sweet and low The voice of Him who knows your every sorrow, Who lays His hand upon your aching brow; Who weeps in silent pity when you're weary, Who longs to be of comfort to you now. It is from Him you gain the strength that's needed When paths are strewn with heartache and with pain; It is His hand that leads you ever onward, Until at last you see the light again Rise up, my soul, and worship Him who leads thee, Within thee build a temple for thy king; For from within the darkness of thy sorrow, He can, and will, a gentle solace bring. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...COMPANIONSHIP by MALTBIE DAVENPORT BABCOCK FOR I WILL CONSIDER YOUR DOG MOLLY by DAVID LEHMAN RUSSIAN CATHEDRAL by CLAUDE MCKAY LITTLE WHITE CHURCH by MARILYN NELSON A STEEPLE ON THE HOUSE by ROBERT FROST MATE (1) by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON ANSWER TO PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS by GEORGE SANTAYANA TO A FRIEND by LENA MOORE FISHER A VOICE FROM THE SWEAT-SHOPS (A HYMN WITH RESPONSES) by LOUIS UNTERMEYER |
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