Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE VILLAGE CHURCH, by WARREN HOLDEN


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THE VILLAGE CHURCH, by                    
First Line: To all the country-side a landmark fair
Last Line: Ye are the temple of the holy ghost.
Subject(s): Churches; Cathedrals


TO all the country-side a landmark fair
Outstands the church upon the village green.
Its "heaven-pointing finger" far is seen,
To beckon man away from worldly care.
Life's dearest hopes and fears assemble there:
Repentance, led by Faith to Peace serene,
If sacrilegious Self step not between;
And Love, thrice hallowed in the house of prayer.
But doth the visible church content thy choice?
And serves its altar as salvation's mart?
Or dwelleth safety with its countless host?
The Spirit's message comes in still small voice,
Which saith: God's kingdom is within the heart.
Ye are the temple of the Holy Ghost.





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