Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, CHRIST'S LITTLE SISTER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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CHRIST'S LITTLE SISTER, by             Poet's Biography
First Line: Little sister of the poor
Last Line: "unto me is done."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb


Little Sister of the Poor,
Asking alms from door to door,
Ever on you go;
Clothed in the garb of meekness,
Finding strength in others' weakness,
Soothing others' woe.

Little Sister of the Poor,
Rich in patience to endure
Stern Redemption's load;
Cold and rain and parching heat
Hinder not heroic feet
On the Royal Road.

Little Sister of the Poor,
When your weary day is o'er
Rest there may not be;
For the aged, sick, and needy
Vigils claim and succor speedy,
Turning unto thee.

Little Sister of the Poor,
Narrow is the way but sure,
Heavenward leading on;
For the Master's word thou knowest,
"What unto the least thou doest
Unto me is done."





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