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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: PRAYER Matches Found: 1564 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` "LORD, TAKE AWAY PAIN", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The cry of man's anguish went up unto god Last Line: The christ on his cross? Subject(s): Pain;prayer; Suffering;misery A BALLAD, SHEWING HOW AN OLD WOMAN RODE DOUBLE AND WHO RODE BEFORE HER, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The raven croak'd as she sat at her meal Last Line: Started and screamed with fear. Variant Title(s): The Old Woman Of Berkeley Subject(s): Devil; Exorcism; Old Age; Prayer; Sin; Singing & Singers; Women; Satan; Mephistopheles; Lucifer; Beelzebub A BALLADE OF THE NIGHT, by MARGARET LOUISA WOODS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Far from the earth the deep-descended day Last Line: Sigh in the silence of the midnight hour. Alternate Author Name(s): Woods, Mrs. Margaret Louisa Bradley Subject(s): Mourning; Night; Prayer; Silence; Bereavement; Bedtime A CALL TO PRAYER, by PERCY STICKNEY GRANT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From the minaret the moslem Last Line: "god is love and god is good." Subject(s): Babies; Prayer; Infants A CARELESS HEART, by ISAAC ROSENBERG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A little breath can make a prayer Last Line: Then why keep ever near it? Subject(s): Prayer A CERTAIN CREDITOR, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord, there was a certain creditor Last Line: A sum whose total I shall never know. Subject(s): Catholics; Debt; Prayer; Religion; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Theology A CHILD'S EVENING HYMN, by FRANCIS TURNER PALGRAVE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, who, when thy cross was nigh Last Line: Nursed in thine everlasting arms. Subject(s): Prayer A CHILD'S EVENING PRAYER, by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ere on my bed my limbs I lay Last Line: Awake to thy eternal day! Amen. Subject(s): Love; Prayer; Sleep A CHILD'S EVENING PRAYER, by MARY LUNDIE DUNCAN Poem Text First Line: Jesus, tender shepherd, hear me Last Line: Happy, there, with thee to dwell. Variant Title(s): The Tender Shepherd Subject(s): Prayer A CHILD'S GRACE, by ROBERT BURNS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Some hae meat and canna eat Last Line: And sae the lord be thankit. Variant Title(s): Grace Before Eating;a Selkirk Grace;kirkcudbright Grace;grace At Kirkcudbright Subject(s): Holidays; Prayer; Thanksgiving A CHILD'S PRAYER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "lord, teach a little child to pray" Last Line: To serve thee while I live Subject(s): Prayer A CHILD'S PRAYER, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Holy mother! Holy mother! / in the dark I fear Last Line: One to waken me. Subject(s): Angels; Children; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary A CHILD'S PRAYER, by SIEGFRIED SASSOON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: For morn, my dome of blue Last Line: And guard my innocence for evermore. Subject(s): Prayer; Soldiers' Writings A CHILD'S PRAYER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Make me, dear lord, polite and kind Last Line: To help me now my toy to find? Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Prayer A CHILD'S PRAYER [OR, HYMN], by MATILDA BARBARA BETHAM-EDWARDS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God, make my life a little light Last Line: In all his wondrous ways. Alternate Author Name(s): Betham, Mary Matilda; Edwards, Matilda B.; Edwards, B. M. Subject(s): Prayer A CHILL BLANK WORLD, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A chill blank world. Yet over the utmost sea Last Line: Forget not my life, o my lord, forget not my death Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): God; Prayer; Mortality A CHRISTMAS HYMN, by MARY K. HUTCHENS Poem Text First Line: We pray for peace at christmas time Last Line: To paths of peace for aye. Subject(s): Prayer A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by THOMAS BROCKHOLST LIVINGSTON Poem Text First Line: Father in heaven, lift us into the light Last Line: In gloomy spirits, through the coming year. Subject(s): Christmas; God; Heaven; Life; Prayer; Nativity, The; Paradise A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Loving looks the large-eyed cow Last Line: We are his, as well as thou. Subject(s): Christmas; Prayer; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by AGNES GILES NEWMAN Poem Text First Line: Lord, I will dress thy shrine with garlands gay Last Line: For those whom thou and I, dear lord, hold dear. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Night; Prayer; Nativity, The; Bedtime A CLUBWOMAN'S PRAYER, by REBECCA L. MOSELEY Poem Text First Line: Build of my life a structure fair Last Line: Shine on a beauty just begun! Subject(s): Clubs (associations); Prayer A COMMENT ON COMMENT IN GENERAL CONFESSION OF SINS, IN CHURCH LITURGY, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: According to thy promises - hereby Last Line: What god, thro' him, rejoices to restore. Subject(s): Confessions; Prayer; Repentance; Penitence A COVENANT, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now, lord, I give myself to thee Last Line: Thine altogether—thine alone! Subject(s): Prayer A CRY FROM THE CITY, by NATALIE M. HANCOCK Poem Text First Line: A city of a million lights Last Line: And from the city give release! Subject(s): Prayer A DIALOGUE; OVERHEARD IN A VILLAGE NEAR PORTSMOUTH, DURING WAR FRANCE, by ROWLAND EYLES EGERTON-WARBURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Says sue to jack, 'the reason why we english wins the day Last Line: "jabbering beggars, no! Who'd understand 'em if they did?" Alternate Author Name(s): Egerton-warburton, R. E. Subject(s): French & Indian Wars; Navy - France; Navy - Great Britain; Prayer; War; French Navy; English Navy A FATHER'S PRAYER, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Text First Line: Lord, give me faith Last Line: To thy wide charity. Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A FLOW'RET IN THE GARLAND; FOR OUT GREAT CENTENARIAN, by MIRIAM DEL BANCO Poem Text First Line: Somewhere I have read or heard it Last Line: For thy gift — for montefiore. Subject(s): Angels; God; Heaven; Montefiore, Moses Haim (1784-1885); Prayer; Religion; Paradise; Theology A FLOWER GIVEN TO MY DAUGHTER, by JAMES JOYCE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Frail the white rose and frail are Subject(s): Daughters; Fathers; Men; Prayer A GIRL AT HER DEVOTIONS, BY NEWTON, by LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: She was just risen from her bended knee Last Line: On feelings which that picture may not tell. Alternate Author Name(s): L. E. L.; Maclean, Letitia Subject(s): Paintings & Painters; Prayer A HEART'S PRAYER, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A prayer is in my thoughts to-night Last Line: This prayer to-night I say. Subject(s): Prayer A HIGHWAY FOR THE KING, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: Make of your heart a highway Last Line: So god can come to you. Subject(s): God; Hearts; Love; Prayer A HORRIBLE EXAMPLE, by OLIVER MARBLE Poem Text First Line: There was a man who put on airs Last Line: Because they were too ladified. Subject(s): Animals; Bears; Dolls; Friends, Religious Society Of; Men; Prayer; Toys; Quakers A HUSBAND'S PRAYER, by MARK WUNDERLICH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You, author of all wonders, Subject(s): Prayer A HYMN FOR ST. DAVID'S DAY (TO THE MEMORY OF SIR OWEN M. EDWARDS), by ARTHUR GLYN PRYS-JONES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Again in unison we stand Last Line: A nation's prayer, a nation's praise. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Edwards, Sir Owen M. (1858-1920); Memory; Prayer; Wales; Welshmen; Welshwomen A HYMN TO GOD THE FATHER, by JOHN DONNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wilt thou forgive that sin where I begun Last Line: I fear no more. Variant Title(s): For Forgiveness;to Christ Subject(s): Forgiveness; Prayer; Religion; Remorse; Repentance; Clemency; Theology; Penitence A HYMN TO JESUS, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, saviour jesus! From above Last Line: The giver only to adore. Subject(s): Hymns (as Literary Form); Jesus Christ; Prayer; Singing & Singers; Songs A LAST PRAYER, by HELEN MARIA HUNT FISKE JACKSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father, I scarcely dare to pray Last Line: Let me repentant work for thee! Alternate Author Name(s): H. H.; Holm, Saxe; Jackson, Helen Hunt Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A LETTER TO LADY [MISS] MARGARET-CAVANDISH-HOLLES-HARLEY, WHEN A CHILD, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: My noble, lovely, little peggy, / let this, my first epistle, beg ye Last Line: And so I rest your constant friend. Variant Title(s): To Lady Margaret Cavenish Holles-harley, Afterwards Duchess Of Portland Subject(s): Children; God; Letters; Prayer; Childhood A LITTLE CHILD, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: For these parents Last Line: His curly, golden head. Subject(s): Children; Disappeared Persons; Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping (1932); Prayer; Childhood; Missing Persons A LITTLE GIRL'S PRAYER, by KATHERINE MANSFIELD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Grant me the moment, the lovely moment Last Line: On the cold ground) Alternate Author Name(s): Murry, John Middleton, Mrs.; Beauchamp, Kathleen Subject(s): Prayer A LITTLE HYMN, by JANE TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God is so good that he will hear Last Line: Their cheerful songs ascend to heaven. Subject(s): Prayer A LITTLE PRAYER, by ELLEN MAE NICHOLS Poem Text First Line: I pray you make me humble, lord Last Line: Thus make my life complete. Subject(s): God; Prayer A MORNING PRAYER, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: For burden that is mine to bear Last Line: This day, o lord, amen. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology A MORNING PRAYER, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Let me today do something that will take Last Line: "the world is better that I lived today." Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A MORNING PRAYER (FOR A TEACHER), by HELEN FIELD WATSON Poem Text First Line: Be near this whole day through Last Line: Father divine! Subject(s): God; Prayer A MORTUL PRAYER, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh! Thou that veileth from all eyes Last Line: And me the most fer him. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Faces; God; Love; Prayer A MOTHER'S DAY PRAYER, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: On mother's day this is our prayer Last Line: God bless all mothers everywhere. Subject(s): Mother's Day; Prayer A MOTHER'S PRAYER, by RALPH CUSACK Poem Text First Line: Christ of the wooden cross Last Line: Are outstretched to thee! Subject(s): Prayer A MOTHER'S PRAYER, by EDITH M. GEMMER Poem Text First Line: The sun is brightly shining Last Line: When our bobby goes to school. Subject(s): Children; Mothers; Prayer; Schools; Childhood; Students A MOTHER'S PRAYER, by BLANCHE BANTA RAMSEY Poem Text First Line: Oh grant, dear lord, that I may be Last Line: The mother that was meant for me. Subject(s): Mothers; Prayer A NIGHT FANCY, by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: This tide of night that surges slowly Last Line: They are the grim old monks. Subject(s): Clergy; Monasteries; Monks; Prayer; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Abbeys A PARAPHRASE ON THE 65TH PSALM, by THOMAS WARTON THE ELDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To thee, jehovah, grateful sion sings Last Line: And the full valleys laugh and sing and shout around. Subject(s): Bible; Earth; God; Nature; Praise; Prayer; World A PARAPHRASE ON THE COLLECT FOR ADVENT SUNDAY, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Almighty god, thy heav'nly grace impart Last Line: One glorious god triune, for evermore. Subject(s): Bible; God; Prayer; Religion; Theology A PARAPHRASE ON THE LORD'S PRAYER, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our father which art in heaven - / 'father' - to think of his paternal care Last Line: "till life becomes a practical ""amen." Subject(s): Fathers; God; Prayer; Rosary A PARAPHRASE ON THE PRAYER, USED IN THE CHURCH LITURGY, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It will bear the repeating again and again Last Line: Of glory to god, and salvation to man. Subject(s): Christianity; Churches; Prayer; Cathedrals A POEM TO BE SAID ON HEARING THE BIRDS SING, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: A fragrant prayer upon the air Last Line: Was slain for thee Subject(s): Poetry & Poets;prayer A PRAYER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "dear god, the light is come, our outgrown creeds" Last Line: Yet shall our eyes behold love's perfect day Subject(s): Prayer;religion; Theology A PRAYER, by EDNA MAY APPLEGATE Poem Text First Line: Dear lord, teach me how to pray Last Line: "not my own . . . My father's will." Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) Poem Text First Line: May the strong arms of god be ever round about thee! Last Line: "die not thou for her,—never,—for I can." Subject(s): God; Hearts; Love - Nature Of; Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER, by WARREN K. BILLINGS Poem Text First Line: Far-famed fair helen, stretching forth a hand Last Line: To pardon even meagerness its debts. Subject(s): Despair; Friendship; Keller, Helen (1880-1968); Prayer A PRAYER, by ANNE BRONTE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My god (oh, let me call thee mine) Last Line: And make me to thy glory live. Alternate Author Name(s): Bell, Acton Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by CLARENCE M. BURKHOLDER Poem Text First Line: Lord, let not my religion be Last Line: And neighbor unto every man. Subject(s): Brotherhood; Good Samaritan; Prayer A PRAYER, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh heav'nly father! Gracious god above! Last Line: Which is not thee, or in thy spirit wrought. Subject(s): Fathers; God; Prayer; Soul A PRAYER, by ADA CAMBRIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Spirit and breath of life, whate'er thy name! Last Line: Where the dead worlds have gone. Alternate Author Name(s): Cross, George, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I have been little used to frame Last Line: Make all of light, of heaven, we have. Subject(s): Thought; Prayer A PRAYER, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I ask not wealth, but power to take Last Line: Fresh and unfailing to the last! Subject(s): Prayer; Conduct Of Life A PRAYER, by JOSEPH SEAMON COTTER JR. Poem Text First Line: As I lie in bed, / flat on my back Last Line: O god, give me words to make my dream-children live. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Lord, hear my morning's prayer! Last Line: One christ to share my earth!' Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When with day's woes night haunts wake-weary eyes Last Line: For the happy, the beautiful, the good, the wise? Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by DIGBY MACKWORTH DOLBEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From falsehood and error Last Line: Thy servants for ever. Alternate Author Name(s): Dolben, Digby Augustus Stewart Mackworth Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by JOHN DRINKWATER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, not for light in darkness do we pray Last Line: The deed, the deed. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, the hard-won miles Last Line: Thy gracious balm I need. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by MAX EHRMANN Poem Text First Line: Let me do my work each day Last Line: And may the evening's twilight find me gentle still. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER, by MARTHA JEANNETTE FRANCIS Poem Text First Line: More than lure of mystic lands beyond the sea Last Line: Grant me, lord, a calm felicity. Subject(s): Home; Prayer A PRAYER, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let me work and be glad Last Line: Let me work and be glad. Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer; Spring A PRAYER, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, in mercy pardon me Last Line: Answer now my humble prayer. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by VIRGINIA HAW Poem Text First Line: Please grant us wisdom, lord, to understand Last Line: That those who cause all wars are also thine! Subject(s): Prayer; Sonnet (as Literary Form) A PRAYER, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Father in heaven! From whom the simplest flower Last Line: Be as the meek wild-flower's -- if transient, yet not vain. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer; Spring A PRAYER, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, my father and my friend Last Line: Happy, though in the meanest cot. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer; Spring A PRAYER, by SELWYN IMAGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear, let me dream of love Last Line: An instant's pain to send through that shy soul of thine. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by JAMES JOYCE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Again! / come, give, yield all your strength to me! Last Line: Take me, save me, soothe me, o spare me! Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by JOHNNIE RUTH KESSLER Poem Text First Line: Take me, father, close to thee Last Line: All, oh father, all is thine. Subject(s): God; Prayer A PRAYER, by MABEL ROSE LEVY Poem Text First Line: Be patient, lord, and suffer us awhile Last Line: And take us to eternal life with thee. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God! Do not let my loved one die Last Line: Her soul and mine shall closer be. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by ALICE LUCAS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord! Who art merciful as well as just Last Line: My sins and my contrition. Alternate Author Name(s): Montefiore, Julia Subject(s): God; Jews; Prayer; Judaism A PRAYER, by JESSIE MACDONALD Poem Text First Line: Love us, lord, but not too much Last Line: Let us breathe thee through our lips. Subject(s): God; Prayer A PRAYER, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Teach me, father, how to go Last Line: On the way and be their best. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: O god, who made us for thyself Last Line: In earnest expectation and courageous quest. Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Belief; Creed A PRAYER, by DMITRY SERGEYEVICH MEREZHKOVSKY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Cast prostrate, in mourning Last Line: Wings of thy spirit. Alternate Author Name(s): Merezhovski, Dmitri Subject(s): God; Mourning; Prayer; Religion; Bereavement; Theology A PRAYER, by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O for one minute hark what we are saying Last Line: Be thou beside us, very near, o god! Alternate Author Name(s): Myers, Frederic Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by MINNIE ELIZABETH OTTO Poem Text First Line: Dear lord / the brightness of this day Last Line: Day to day. Subject(s): God; Prayer A PRAYER, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let me not die o lord, till I have done Last Line: That sings and sighs, then falls to wake no more? Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Death; God; Prayer; Dead, The A PRAYER, by ESTHER REINECKE Poem Text First Line: .....And today Last Line: His loneliness away. God, grant me this. Subject(s): Babies; Death; Death - Children; God; Mothers; Parents; Prayer; Infants; Dead, The; Death - Babies; Parenthood A PRAYER, by CATHARINE ROBINSON Poem Text First Line: Lord, let me think of life as an account Last Line: God grant the balance may be on the right! Subject(s): Books; God; Life; Prayer; Reading A PRAYER, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Clother of the lily, feeder of the sparrow Last Line: Hallowed bed according to thy word. Amen. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Variant Title(s): They Toil Not Neither Do They Spin Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O holy spirit of the hazel, hearken now Last Line: This wild-rose blossom of thy spirit fades away. Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): God; Holy Ghost; Mythology - Celtic; Nature; Nature - Religious Aspects; Prayer; Holy Spirit A PRAYER, by MARGARET SACKVILLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: On some triumphant morning when the sky Last Line: —o! Life!—shall dare to think of me as dead. Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Dead, The A PRAYER, by CLYDE WOOD SNEED Poem Text First Line: Keeper of my soul tonight Last Line: Run the race, win life's goal. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by MAGDALENE C. STEPHENS Poem Text First Line: Dear god, on far horizons Last Line: May serve peace gloriously. Subject(s): Prayer; Tragedy; War A PRAYER, by PRISCILLA JANE THOMPSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, lord! I lift my heart Last Line: In darkness or in light. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now wilt me take for jesus' sake Last Line: Thine only till I die. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER, by VIOLET DARLINGTON WAY Poem Text First Line: O god, forgive me for my foolish thoughts Last Line: If we but wait upon thee and be still. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER (1), by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Until I lose my soul and lie Last Line: Careless if I am loved again. Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER FOER SONG, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, the freshness of the morning, and the glory of noon Last Line: I know thee better far than these; oh, let me praise thee most! Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER FOR A BEGINNING REIGN, by JOHN MASEFIELD Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He who is order, beauty, power and glory Last Line: Over a kingdom worthy, the world's wonder. Alternate Author Name(s): Masefield, John Edward Subject(s): Beauty; Coronations; Courts & Courtiers; Elizabeth Ii, Queen Of England; Prayer A PRAYER FOR A LITTLE HOME, by FLORENCE BONE Poem Text First Line: God send us a little home Last Line: Our home, and all we know. Subject(s): Home; Prayer A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: God of justice save the people Last Line: In the bonds of brotherhood. Subject(s): Faith; Freedom; Justice; Prayer; Belief; Creed; Liberty A PRAYER FOR GREAT MEN OF THE NATIONS, by MAE BAKER HENLINE Poem Text First Line: Carve not, oh lord, the cypress at this hour Last Line: "a great man died." Subject(s): Greatness; Prayer A PRAYER FOR INDIFFERENCE, by FRANCES (FANNY) MACARTNEY GREVILLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oft I've implored the gods in vain Last Line: Contented, half to please. Subject(s): Love; Prayer A PRAYER FOR LIFE, by GEORGE SHEPARD BURLEIGH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O father, let me not die young! Last Line: I cannot now die young! Subject(s): Mortality; Prayer; Youth A PRAYER FOR LIGHT, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Give me the country light, o lord Last Line: And make my blindman's holidays. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Blindness; Country Life; God; Light; Prayer; Visually Handicapped A PRAYER FOR LOVE, by ELSA BARKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God, give me love! I do not only pray Last Line: A lamp that may illumine all the earth. Subject(s): Love; Prayer A PRAYER FOR MY DAUGHTER, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Once more the storm is howling, and half hid Last Line: And custom for the spreading laurel tree. Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Beauty; Children; Daughters; Fathers & Daughters; Ireland; Life Change Events; Mothers; Parents; Poetry & Poets; Prayer; Women; Childhood; Irish; Parenthood A PRAYER FOR MY SON, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bid a strong ghost stand at the head Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Poetry & Poets; Prayer A PRAYER FOR NORMA, by NONA HATTON BROWN Poem Text First Line: Dear lord, how can I bear to look at her Last Line: Oh, hear my pleading for my sister, lord! Subject(s): Children; Prayer; Childhood A PRAYER FOR PEACE, by EDWARD ROWLAND SILL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father in heaven! Humbly before thee Last Line: To his beloved he giveth sleep. Alternate Author Name(s): Hedbrooke, Andrew Subject(s): Prayer; Peace A PRAYER FOR TEACHERS, by MARGUERITE EMILIO Poem Text First Line: As to the seer in ancient time Last Line: "you, too, have spoken in god's name." Subject(s): Prayer; Teaching & Teachers; Educators; Professors A PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE, by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: That thou wilt faithful be, and full of love and sweetness Subject(s): Prayer; Future; Fidelity; Faithfulness; Constancy A PRAYER FOR THE KING'S MAJESTY, by JOHN MASEFIELD Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, whose mercy is our state Last Line: With wisdom that can never end. Alternate Author Name(s): Masefield, John Edward Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Depressions, Economic; George V, King Of England (1865-1936); Prayer; Religion; Recessions; Theology A PRAYER FOR THE KING'S REIGN, by JOHN MASEFIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, the ruler over earth and sea Last Line: In this beginning reign may be fulfilled. Alternate Author Name(s): Masefield, John Edward Subject(s): Coronations; George Vi, King Of England (1894-1952); Great Britain - Rulers; Peace; Prayer A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR, by LAURA F. ARMITAGE Poem Text First Line: O year that is going, take with you Last Line: And more love that is true love indeed. Subject(s): Holidays; New Year; Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY, by CHARLES NELSON PACE Poem Text First Line: Lord, in an age of steel and stone Last Line: Which call life into lordlier ways. Subject(s): Modern Man; Prayer; Religion; Theology A PRAYER IN SICKNESS, by BRYAN WALLER PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Send down thy winged angel, god! Last Line: And heal our gentle child! Alternate Author Name(s): Cornwall, Barry; Proctor, Bryan Waller Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Sickness; Belief; Creed; Illness A PRAYER IN SORROW, by LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My heart is at thy feet, - my helpless hear! Last Line: Save me -- o strong to save, as strong to smite! Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise Subject(s): Grief; Prayer; Sorrow; Sadness A PRAYER IN THE DARK, by LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I stretch my hand out through the lonesome night Last Line: Have pity, thou, and lead me to the day! Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER IN THE PROSPECT OF DEATH, by ROBERT BURNS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O thou unknown almighty cause Last Line: Delighteth to forgive. Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Dead, The A PRAYER OF AFFECTION, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Blessings, o father! Shower Last Line: His saviour's face! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER OF CYRUS BROWN, by SAM WALTER FOSS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The proper way for a man to pray Last Line: "a-standing on my head." Subject(s): Clergy; Prayer; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops A PRAYER OF ESTHER, by EMILY WILSON SANDER Poem Text First Line: O thou great jehovah, remember the woman! Last Line: Fashion a pattern, a pattern for man! Subject(s): Prayer A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SOUL OF AN ECCENTRIC MAN, by FLORA SHUFELT RIVOLA Poem Text First Line: Lord of the understanding heart Last Line: As death's now opening gates. Subject(s): Holidays; Prayer; Religion; Thanksgiving; Turkey; Theology A PRAYER OF THE PEOPLES, by PERCY MACKAYE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God of us who kill our kind! Last Line: We, who pray, ourselves are fate. Alternate Author Name(s): Mackaye, Percy Wallace Subject(s): God; Prayer Meetings; Religion; Soul; Theology A PRAYER TO AZRAEL, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Because thy face is more compassionate Last Line: O azrael, be kind! Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Angels; Azrael; Prayer A PRAYER TO DEATH, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O god's archangel, tarriest thou so late? Last Line: Exquisite silences, forgotten rest. Subject(s): Death; Pain; Prayer; Dead, The; Suffering; Misery A PRAYER USED BY FRANCIS I WHEN HE WAS AT WAR WITH CHARLES V, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Almighty lord of hosts, by whose commands Last Line: Triumphant hymns to thee, th' eternal king. Subject(s): Peace; Prayer; Victory; War A PRAYER, AFTER SANTIAGO, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Almighty god! Eternal source / of every arm we dare to wield Last Line: Could strike, yet spare the fallen state. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Santiago, Battle Of (1898); Spanish-american War (1898); War A PSALM, by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, in whom my deepest being dwells Last Line: Hide not thyself, let first love prove not wrong. Alternate Author Name(s): Blunden, Edmund Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology A SEA-CHAPLAIN'S PETITION TO THE LIEUTENANTS IN THE WARD ROOM, by J." "T. [PSEUD.] Poem Text First Line: "you who can grant, or can refuse, the power" Last Line: "thus grant my suit, as grant unhurt you may, / your chaplain,and without your groats, shall pray!" Alternate Author Name(s): "t., J.; Subject(s): Muses;poetry & Poets;prayer;rhyme A SEMBLANCE, by DAVID IGNATOW Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Over your mother's grave Subject(s): Graves; Mothers; Prayer; Tombs; Tombstones A SMALL GIRL'S PRAYER, by BERYL SCOUTEN HOLGREN Poem Text First Line: Dear lord, I'm not complaining Last Line: In place of this old braid? Subject(s): Prayer A SOLILOQUY ON READING THE 5TH AND 8TH VERSES OF THE 37TH PSALM, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In psalm, this evening order'd to be read Last Line: Commit and trust, and he will bring to pass. Subject(s): Bible; God; Prayer; Religion; Theology A SONG FOR THE UNPOPULAR FOLK, by MABEL GRANT SUND Poem Text First Line: Let us pray by means of song Last Line: Prayer for us -- the multitude. Subject(s): Prayer A SONG OF THE BURDEN BEARER, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Over the narrow footpath Last Line: To breathe to his will, amen. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer; Worship A STORY, by LI-YOUNG LEE Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sad is the man who is asked for a story Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer A STORY OF DOOM: BOOK 9, by JEAN INGELOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The prayer of noah. The man went forth by night Last Line: The door is shut.' Subject(s): Evil; God; Noah (bible); Prayer A STORY THAT COULD BE TRUE, by WILLIAM EDGAR STAFFORD Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If you were exchanged in the cradle and Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer A STUDENT'S PRAYER, by JOSEPH GLADDEN HUTTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord Last Line: Amen. Subject(s): Bible; God; Prayer; Religion; Theology A SUGJESCHUN TO THE SEXTANT, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O sextant of the meetin house, we no Last Line: Only dont shut the dores so soon. Subject(s): Churches; Prayer Meetings; Cathedrals A WEEK IN A BOY'S LIFE, by JACQUES BOE Poem Text First Line: Chill was our sky: the swallows all had fled Last Line: Beside his darling's grave. Alternate Author Name(s): Jasmin, Jacques Subject(s): Abel; Boys; Death; Fathers & Sons; God; Prayer; Dead, The A WINDY DAY, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The dawn was a dawn of splendor Last Line: In a spatter of spiteful rain. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Dawn; Prayer; Trees; Wind; Sunrise A WINTER OF LOVE LETTERS AND A MORNING PRAYER: 5, by JANE MILLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In this chapel those who kneel are bigger than those Last Line: Strings the white meadowsweet, eyes who never close. Subject(s): Churches; Faith; Prayer; Cathedrals; Belief; Creed A WOMAN COMMENDS HER LITTLE SON, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: To the aid of my little son Last Line: For love of my little son. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Mothers; Prayer; Sons A WORKER'S PRAYER, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Last Line: Thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share. Variant Title(s): A Teacher's Prayer Subject(s): Labor & Laborers; Prayer; Work; Workers ABRAHAM AND ISAAC, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I dreamed that my first - born of sara Last Line: And I wonder what god will require of me Subject(s): Prayer ABRAHAM GOES FORTH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Abraham left the city of his father Last Line: Toward the infinite promise of goodness in your world Subject(s): Prayer ACCOMPLISHMENT, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: One and twenty summers come and gone! Last Line: Forgetful of accomplishment. Subject(s): Churches; Clergy; Prayer Meetings; Preaching & Preachers; Cathedrals; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops ACROSS EVERY RIVER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Moses told the people of israel that as soon as they crossed Last Line: To make this torah distinct for ourselves and for jews %everywhere Subject(s): Prayer ACTS: 1. AT MORNING, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My god, I offer thee Last Line: My god, I offer thee. Subject(s): Catholics; God; Prayer; Roman Catholics; Catholicism ACTS: 3. AT NIGHT, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now that the day doth end Last Line: My spirit I resign. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Soul AD ASTRA: 174, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: In all religions god hath sacrifice! Last Line: When from high mosque muezzin calls to prayer.' Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology AD ASTRA: 177, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Arise, o lord! And let not man prevail Last Line: Ere they presume upon thy truth again! Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): Nations; Prayer AD S. ANGELUM CUSTODEM, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Who e'r thou art, oh yt I knew thy name Last Line: To lift me up, & lead me in ye way. Subject(s): Angels; Fear; Prayer ADONAI MELECH, by SOLOMON SOLIS-COHEN Poem Text Poet's Biography Last Line: The lord is king! The lord was king! Forever shall the lord be king! Alternate Author Name(s): Cohen, Solomon Solis Subject(s): Fasts & Feasts; God; Jews; Prayer; Yom Kippur; Judaism ADVENT PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Almighty god, our heavenly father Last Line: And then in thy kingdom for ever. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation AFTER A NOISY NIGHT, by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: The man I love enters the kitchen Last Line: And kiss him, kiss him. Subject(s): Coffee; Gratitude; Habits; Love; Man-woman Relationships; Morning; Prayer; Sleep; Male-female Relations AFTER IKKYU: 10, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our pup is gravely ill Last Line: In every throat. May I live forever. Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Prayer AFTER IKKYU: 25, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Talked to the god of hosts about the native american Last Line: Half-human bears still dance in imperfect circles. Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Environment; Native Americans; Prayer; Environmental Protection; Ecology; Conservation; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America AFTER MAKING LOVE WE HEAR FOOTSTEPS, by GALWAY KINNELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: For I can snore like a bullhorn Subject(s): Love - Erotic; Fathers; Men; Prayer AFTER MAKING LOVE WE HEAR FOOTSTEPS, by GALWAY KINNELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: For I can snore like a bullhorn Last Line: This blessing love gives again into our arms Subject(s): Erotic Love; Fathers; Men; Prayer AGAPE HOUSE, by JOYCE SUTPHEN Poem Source First Line: For a while we lived in a commune Last Line: We could have been anywhere, %we could have been anyone Subject(s): Prayer; Religion AGED COUPLE GIVES THANKS, by LOIS GIVENS VAUGHAN Poem Source First Line: We thank thee, lord, for strength to serve Subject(s): Prayer AL HET, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The capacity to sin is also the capacity to do good. We Last Line: With your universe, and with you Subject(s): Prayer ALCHEMY OF PRAYER, by ETTA JOSEPHEAN MURFEY Poem Text First Line: In vain the alchemists have sought to learn Last Line: The all-transcendent alchemy of prayer. Subject(s): Prayer ALCOHOLIC, by JOHN BERRYMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O all the problems other people face Last Line: Your will for & with me Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr. Subject(s): Alcoholics And Alcoholism; Prayer ALL DAY LONG, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: Dear god, it pisseth all day long Last Line: In sweet fierce rattle - the - rafters song Subject(s): Gratitude; Prayer ALL MY SALVATION LIES IN THEE, by MARGARET OF ANGOULEME Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Alas, o god, save me, I cry Last Line: What will become of me? Alternate Author Name(s): Marguerite D'angouleme; Marguerite Of Navarre; Marguerite De Valois Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation ALMA ROSE WRITES FROM ST KILDA, by DEENA LINETT Poem Source First Line: On the carriage on my way, (blots? Clots?) of dark on the hills Last Line: When I see you-if seas be calm and weather clear, alma rose Subject(s): Churches; Clergy; Prayer; Saint Kilda (scotland); Sisters; Writing And Writers AMERICA'S PEACE CRY, by HEPHZIBAH ELIZABETH SPENCER KENDRICK Poem Text First Line: O lord god of hosts, give ear to our prayer Last Line: To the glorious dawn, of the world's peace day! Subject(s): Peace; Prayer AMORETTI: 10, by EDMUND SPENSER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Unrighteous lord of love, what law is this Last Line: As she doth laugh at me, and makes my pain her sport. Alternate Author Name(s): Clout, Colin Subject(s): Prayer; Love – Complaints AMORETTI: 84, by EDMUND SPENSER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The world, that cannot deem of worthy things Last Line: Let the world chose to envy or to wonder. Alternate Author Name(s): Clout, Colin Subject(s): Prayer AN APRIL PRAYER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, to thy signal-light the trees Last Line: Alone unwakened lie. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Prayer AN ARK FOR LAWRENCE DURRELL, by ROBERT DUNCAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If we are to cross the barriers of snow Last Line: The snake has hiw own way among us Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer AN ARTIST'S PLEA, by ARTHUR THEADORE ESTES Poem Text First Line: Each life conceived since birth of man Last Line: For us, near the end of the road. Subject(s): Art & Artists; Prayer AN EASTER IDYL, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Many a year the easter came, laughing o'er / land and sea Last Line: And even in sorrow's exile may lift up her eyes and be blessed. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Catholic Church - Clergy; Easter; Holidays; Love; Prayer; Catholic Priests; The Resurrection AN EASTER PRAYER, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh let me know Last Line: Thy love and faithfulness through all my days. Subject(s): Easter; Holidays; Prayer; The Resurrection AN EASTER SONG, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The golden sun climbs up the sky Last Line: God sends thee easter day! Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Catholics; Easter; Holidays; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Prayer; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; The Resurrection AN EASTERN GOD, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: I saw an eastern god to-day Last Line: "o guard my love, where'er he be." Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Idols; Prayer AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EARNEST AND IMPORTUNATE PRAYER, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A blessed truth for parable to paint Last Line: That thou mayst always pray and never faint. Subject(s): Prayer Meetings AN EPISTLE: 1726, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I pray, good lady harley, let jonathan know Last Line: Elkanah settle. Subject(s): Household Employees; Prayer; Servants; Domestics; Maids AN EVENING PRAYER, by BERNARD BARTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Before I close my eyes in sleep Last Line: Thou hearest my childish prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Quaker Poet Subject(s): Prayer AN EVENING PRAYER, by C. MAUDE BATTERSBY Poem Text First Line: If I have wounded any soul today Last Line: Help me to live. Subject(s): Prayer AN EVENING REVERIE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Since climbed the trembling light of dawn far up the / eastern stairs Last Line: "nor, for my little thought of thee, take thou thy thoughts away!" Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): God; Jesus Christ; Peace; Prayer AN EX-SERVICEMAN MAKES A VOW, by VINCENT GODFREY BURNS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: War is a way the statesmen play Last Line: Our world may have peace! Amen. Subject(s): Brotherhood; Death; God; Murder; Prayer; Social Protest; Soldiers; Veterans; War; Dead, The AN INTERLUDE, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: That part is finished! I lay down my pen Last Line: Rest in thy love, and trust, and know that I am heard. Subject(s): Prayer AN ODE TO THE QUEEN, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All hail to the empress of india, great britain's queen! Last Line: God save the queen. Amen. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Odes (as Poetic Form); Prayer; Worship AND THE WOMEN PRAYED, by MAXWELL STRUTHERS BURT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord, who loveth passing well Last Line: Thine own beloved son? Alternate Author Name(s): Burt, Struthers Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Love; Prayer ANDREW RYKMAN'S PRAYER, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Andrew rykman's dead and gone Last Line: Make his prayer our own? Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Religion; Dead, The; Theology ANGEL OF PEACE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "angel of peace, thou hast wandered too long!" Last Line: "angels of bethlehem, echo the strain!" Subject(s): Altars;angels;peace;prayer ANGELUS DOMINI, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The angel of the lord declared unto mary Subject(s): Angelus; Prayer ANNOUNCEMENT, by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let it be understood that I am don juan gomez Last Line: "and cry, ""don juan is praying, and must not pray in vain!" Alternate Author Name(s): Beston, Henry, Mrs. Subject(s): Don Juan; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Saints; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary ANNUNCIATION OF FRANCIS, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: I did not come to him on bended knee Last Line: Dribbling like wine from his side Subject(s): Prayer; Preaching And Preachers; Saints; Sermons ANOTHER DAY, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Lord, as the evening's curtains lower Last Line: And this the boon I ask. Subject(s): God; Life; Prayer ANOTHER EPISTLE, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I pray lady harriot the time to assign Last Line: That a body may come to st james' to dine. Subject(s): Bodies; Prayer; Turkeys; Women ANOTHER GRACE FOR A CHILD, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here a little child I stand Last Line: Amen. Variant Title(s): A Child's Grace;grace Before Meat;a Grace;a Grace For A Child Subject(s): Grace; Holidays; Prayer; Thanksgiving ANOTHER YEAR, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Another year is dawning! Last Line: Another year for thee! Subject(s): Holidays; New Year; Prayer ANSELMO, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Years did I vainly seek the good Last Line: So it is I am blest and glad alway. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): God; Grace; Prayer ANSWER, by ISABEL FISKE CONANT Poem Text First Line: I demanded beauty, tasking Last Line: Guard your words! Subject(s): Beauty; Prayer; Wellesley College ANSWER TO PRAYER, by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Der ain't no use in sayin' de lawd won't answer / prah Last Line: Night. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Religion; Worship; Nativity, The; Theology ANSWERED, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I thought to find some healing clime Last Line: She hath eternal life to-day. Subject(s): Prayer; Illness ANSWERED PRAYER, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Source First Line: I prayed for strength, and then I lost awhile Subject(s): Prayer ANSWERED PRAYER, by MILDRED LONG Poem Text First Line: Believe your prayer is answered, truly so Last Line: When time is ripe he will reveal his power. Subject(s): Prayer ANSWERED PRAYER, by MYRA GOODWIN PLANTZ Poem Source First Line: God answers prayer; sometimes when hearts are weak Subject(s): Prayer APPLYING THE SERMON, by THOMAS AUGUSTINE DALY Poem Text First Line: O the pastor'd a sermon was splendid this mornin Last Line: "troth, then, it is quare!" Alternate Author Name(s): Daly, T. A. Subject(s): Prayer; Sermons APRIL, by JEAN VALENTINE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Suppose we are standing together a minute Subject(s): Prayer; Death; Dead, The ARK FOR LAWRENCE DURRELL, by ROBERT DUNCAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If we are to cross the barriers of snow Last Line: The snake has his own way among us Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer ARMISTICE DAY, by HENRIETTE CLARKE Poem Text First Line: The old town clock has struck eleven Last Line: Murmur the name of you. Subject(s): Holidays; Memory; Prayer; Veterans Day ARMY HYMN; 'OLD HUNDRED', by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord of hosts! Almighty king! Last Line: Join our loud anthem, praise to thee! Subject(s): American Civil War; Prayer; United States - History ARTHUR, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: It was a day of anguish, rimmed with hate Last Line: In the wide land but will respond, amen. Subject(s): Mourning; Prayer; Bereavement ARTHURIAN SONGS: 4. GUENEVERE, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God rest the lady guenevere Last Line: And for her soul pray we. Subject(s): Beauty; Courts & Courtiers; Death; Love Affairs; Prayer; Dead, The AS A BOY WHEN DESPERATE I'D PRAY WITH BARE KNEES, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: But from the window I look like an old man Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Boys; Men; Nature; Old Age; Prayer; Youth AS I GROW OLD, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: God keep my heart attuned to laughter Last Line: As I grow old Subject(s): Aging;prayer AS WE PRAY, by JOHN KEBLE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Only, o lord, in thy dear love Last Line: To live more nearly as we pray Variant Title(s): Help Us To Liv Subject(s): Prayer AS YOU WILL, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: She turns her face to the sun Last Line: From the one and only man Subject(s): Mercy; Prayer; Sun ASCRIPTION, by CHARLES GEORGE DOUGLAS ROBERTS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O thou who hast beneath thy hand Last Line: Whose spirit is the lord of death! Subject(s): Prayer ASH WEDNESDAY (AFTER HEARING A LECTURE ON THE ORIGIN OF RELIGION), by JOHN ERSKINE Poem Text First Line: Here in the lonely chapel I will wait Last Line: Strong with new love where thou dost kneel, the cross whereon christ died. Subject(s): Ash Wednesday; Christianity; Faith; Prayer; Solitude; Belief; Creed; Loneliness ASSUMPTION OF FAITH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: This was the report of caleb and joshua Last Line: Sustain us, as you sustained our ancestors %in the wilderness Subject(s): Prayer AT ALL TIMES, by ALICE REYNOLDS FLOWER Poem Source First Line: I bless thee for the devious ways Subject(s): Prayer AT HIS TABLE, by BERTHA GERNEAUX WOODS Poem Source First Line: Our poor, doubting souls refresh! Subject(s): Prayer AT PRAYER MEETING, by MARGARET ELIZABETH SANGSTER (1894-1981) Poem Source First Line: There were only two or three of us Subject(s): Prayer Meetings AT SEVENTY-FIVE: REREADING AN OLD BOOK, by HAYDEN CARRUTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My prayers have been answered, if they were prayers. I live Last Line: Some of the words I said, which are these poems. Subject(s): Old Age; Poetry & Poets; Prayer AT ST. PAUL'S, by HARDWICKE DRUMMOND RAWNSLEY Poem Text First Line: Not since wren's dome has whispered with man's prayer Last Line: And christ, not odin, is acclaimed the lord. Subject(s): Prayer; St. Paul's Cathedral, London; World War I; First World War AT THE NEW MOON: ROSH HODESH, by MARGE PIERCY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Once a two day holiday, the most sacred stretches Last Line: Breast, opening, pool, the source Subject(s): Prayer; Jews; Moon AT THE PASSING OF A BELOVED MONARCH, by JOHN MASEFIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The everlasting wisdom has ordained Last Line: That millions yet unborn shall bless her reign. Alternate Author Name(s): Masefield, John Edward Subject(s): Crowns; George Vi, King Of England (1894-1952); Great Britain - Commonwealth & Colonies; Memory; Prayer; War; Wisdom; British Empire; England - Empire AT THE SHRINE, by RICHARD KENDALL MUNKITTRICK Poem Text First Line: A pale italian peasant Last Line: Are sold on barclay street. Subject(s): Immigrants; New York City; Prayer; Emigrant; Emigration; Immigration; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple AT THE WASHING OF MY SON, by DAVID RAY Poem Source First Line: I ran up and grabbed your arm, the way a man Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer AT VESPERS, by JARED VAN WAGENEN JR. Poem Text First Line: In the shadowy aisle she kneeling Last Line: Watch the maiden at her prayer. Subject(s): Prayer ATONEMENT IN SPRING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The earth turns, the seasons roll Last Line: That you have taught us atonement, %and offered us forgiveness Subject(s): Prayer ATTRIBUTES OF GOD, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Angry and afraid, unsure of himself, carrying the second Last Line: With love and kindness, grace and compassion, infinite care Subject(s): Prayer AUNT JANEY'S GREAT NORTHERNS AND BACON FAT, by PHILIP S. BRYANT Poem Source First Line: Aunt janey could Last Line: And sizzling bacon grease Subject(s): Aunts; Prayer AUTHENICATE, by HALA JEAN HAMMOND Poem Text First Line: God of the hills, the seas, a granite wall Last Line: The virtue of unshorn samson ... In the market to bare! Subject(s): God; Prayer; Strength AVE MARIA, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the darkness of the night I wake and weep Last Line: Ave maria, hear my cry! Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Prayer AVINU MALKENU: OUR FATHER, OUR KING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Our father, our king, inscribe us in the book of life, our Last Line: So shall humankind and the world endure Subject(s): Prayer AWAKE, by ADA CAMBRIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Calm as that moonbeam on the wall Last Line: Let mine be counted in. Alternate Author Name(s): Cross, George, Mrs. Subject(s): Love; Prayer BABY BOY, by IDELLA PURNELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I knelt to the virgin mary. Help me, mary, to pray. Last Line: Oh, mary, make me as a child, and teach mine eyes to see! Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary BALLAD, by CHARLES D'ORLEANS Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: O praye for peace, sweet mayde marie Last Line: That peace, joy's treasure, maye befall. Alternate Author Name(s): D'orleans, Duc; Orleans, Charles Of Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary BALLAD FOR HOWARD, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Touching with stillness man and beast Last Line: We'll take our prize before we pay Subject(s): Prayer BALLAD OF ERRANT VESPERS, by ROBERT CAMERON ROGERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The wind, when comes late afternoon Last Line: Than pray a thousand times. Subject(s): Prayer BALLADE MADE FOR HIS MOTHER THAT SHE MIGHTE PRAYE, by FRANCOIS VILLON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ladye of heaven that o'er earth hath swaye Last Line: And in this faith I live and will goe hence. Alternate Author Name(s): Montcorbier, Francois De Subject(s): Faith; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers & Sons; Prayer; Women - Bible; Belief; Creed; Virgin Mary BE MERCIFUL, by JOHN THOMAS MCFARLAND Poem Text First Line: Once ran my prayer as runs the brook Last Line: Be merciful, o god, to me! Subject(s): Prayer BEDTIME, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: And now ye day wch in ye morne was thine Last Line: And teach my owne, to follow thy sweet will. Subject(s): Prayer; Sleep; Wisdom BEDTIME PRAYER, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, thou knowest how I live Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Prayer BELLS, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Anklet-bells! Frail anklet-bells! Last Line: And peace for suffering hearts that die! Subject(s): Bells; Death; Melodies; Praise; Prayer; Dead, The BESIDE THE BARS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Grandmother's knitting has lost its charm Last Line: For the two who linger beside the bars. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Death; God; Grandparents; Love - Loss Of; Old Age; Prayer; Dead, The; Grandmothers; Grandfathers; Great Grandfathers; Great Grandmothers BINDING OF ISAAC, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God spoke to abraham, and abraham said, 'here am I.' Last Line: To speak the words of abraham: 'here am I' Subject(s): Prayer BISHOP GLOBE-TROTTER, by LEWIS SASSE II Poem Text First Line: Being raised to the purple gave me an itching foot Last Line: Buddhists, confucianists, christians, and an atheist. Subject(s): Cairo; Prayer; Religion; Ships & Shipping; Travel; Theology; Journeys; Trips BLESSINGS AT TABLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Thou art great, and thou art good Subject(s): Prayer BLESSINGS AT TABLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Once more, the head, o lord, we bow Subject(s): Prayer BLOODROOT BLOSSOMING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Here where I knelt in stillness I kneel again Last Line: But I will pray to discover courage at moments of trial Subject(s): Prayer BOILING SPRINGS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Water is essential to life everywhere, but nowhere more Last Line: I believe: these waters will never fail Subject(s): Prayer BOOK OF LEVITICUS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The contemporary eye, %the cold and factual eye Last Line: Teach us to translate its spirit %into the language of our lives Subject(s): Prayer BOY AT THE WINDOW, by RICHARD WILBUR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Seeing the snowman standing all alone Last Line: Such warmth, such light, such love, and so much fear Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer BOY'S PRAYER, by KENYOTTA BRADLEY Poem Source First Line: Dear lord, if you exist up there Last Line: My passions, so I may have my revenge Subject(s): Prayer; Revenge BRUDDER SIMS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dah's brudder sims! Dast slam Last Line: "wid faith,"" sez brudder sims, ""an' den you know!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Bible; God; Prayer BUILDING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Out of the cedars of the forests %the ores of the mountains Last Line: The creator of the earth. %the temple was a psalm of stone Subject(s): Prayer BULWARK OF HOME, by GRACE B. PALMER Poem Source First Line: Oh! Precious, holy altar Subject(s): Prayer BURDEN, by TOYOHIKO KAGAWA Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Take thou the burden, lord Last Line: God, draw her close to thee! Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation; Religion BURNING BUSH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: It was no bush, but moses' soul, touched Last Line: Burn us with your flame, %with faith in you, make us whole Subject(s): Prayer BUTTERFLY, LEND ME YOUR WINGS I PRAY, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Full Text Last Line: And I shall run after you through the glen Subject(s): Butterflies; Prayer BY AUGHNA BRAE, by AGNES ITA HANRAHAN Poem Text First Line: I mind the burn; I mind the brae Last Line: Thon spire by aughna brae! Subject(s): Churches; Memory; Prayer; Sabbath; Cathedrals; Sunday BY THE WAY, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Source First Line: Go with me, master, by the way Subject(s): Prayer CANSO: 3, by WILLIAM STANLEY MERWIN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I believe at dark solstice in the white moon sailing new Last Line: To sleep in the turning garden for as long as the sea Alternate Author Name(s): Merwin, W. S. Subject(s): Death - Children; Drowning; Heaven; Prayer; Sailors And Sailing; Seashore CANTICLE, by WILLIAM GRIFFITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Devoutly worshipping the oak Last Line: And hurries from the hill. Subject(s): Contentment; Prayer; Summer CASUALTIES: 20. ABURI AND AFTER, by JOHN PEPPER CLARK Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: With old faces in my mind Last Line: A prayer in his heart Alternate Author Name(s): Clark-bekederemo, J. P.; Clark, J. P. Subject(s): Bones; Death; Prayer CATHEDRAL WOODS, by AUGUSTA WRAY Poem Text First Line: On sunday morning I leave town Last Line: I pray in church of god. Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Cathedrals CELEBRATION: FOR THE 9TH OF AB, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Down the centuries the prophets warned us Last Line: Freedom to seek god alone, anew, to seek the holy %one for ourselves Subject(s): Prayer CELESTE: 11. A PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA, by ARTHUR WILLIAM SYMONS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Saint anthony of padua, whom I bear Last Line: Bring back her heart: I lost it yesterday. Subject(s): Anthony Of Padua, Saint (1195-1231); Love - Loss Of; Prayer CENTENNIAL HYMN, by JAY GLOVER ELDRIDGE Poem Text First Line: God of years, thy love hath led us Last Line: Amen. Variant Title(s): God Of Years, Thy Love Hath Led Us Subject(s): Prayer CEREMONY OF SPRING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: From the whispering past comes word of the ancient rites Last Line: You are our blessing and our hope, and we are your %possession Subject(s): Prayer CHAGALL WINDOWS IN JERUSALEM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: White light coming through stained glass Last Line: Dwell among them, looking to their holy light Subject(s): Prayer CHAIN PRAYERS, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As our faith burns brighter, longer Last Line: For a chain needs every link. Subject(s): Prayer CHANGING DIAPERS, by GARY SNYDER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How intelligent he looks Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer CHANGING DIAPERS, by GARY SNYDER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How intelligent he looks Last Line: You and me -- and geronimo %are men Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer CHARGE AND BENEDICTION, by H. EUGENE FARLOUGH Poem Source First Line: I charge you to %get-to-stepping Last Line: Now and forevermore. %right on Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation CHILD'S EVENING HYMN, by SABINE BARING-GOULD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now the day is over Last Line: Whilst all ages run. Amen. Variant Title(s): Evening Hymn Subject(s): Children; Prayer; Childhood CHILD'S PRAYER, by LUISE HENSEL Poem Text First Line: I am weary, seek repose Last Line: Gazing on the world asleep. Subject(s): Prayer CHILD'S PRAYER, by WILLIAM LEROY STIDGER Poem Source First Line: Dear lord we thank thee for this day Subject(s): Prayer CHOICE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: See this day I set before you blessing and curse Last Line: Let us make each choice with wisdom. %let us choose blessing and peace Subject(s): Prayer CHOSEN PEOPLE', by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Why am I different from all others? Last Line: Let us pray for strength to accept our obligations Subject(s): Prayer CHRISTMAS, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Saviour, on thy birthday dear Subject(s): Prayer CHRISTMAS DAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Today, o god Last Line: As our knees bend to salute your cradle. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by RUBY DELL BAUGHER Poem Source First Line: Lord, let my heart be always young at christmas Subject(s): Prayer CHRISTMAS SONG, by RUTH WINANT WHEELER Poem Source First Line: God, give me a song for the world that's glad Subject(s): Prayer CLOSING GESTURE, by JOHN BROOKS WHEELWRIGHT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The spheres are weary of the ether wind Last Line: Forever changeless against a changing sky. Subject(s): Faith; God; Prayer; Religion; Belief; Creed; Theology COME BACK TO GOD!, by ANNA HOPPE Poem Text First Line: O land of a million heartaches Last Line: Come back, and smile again! Subject(s): Prayer COME, MY SOUL, THY SUIT PREPARE, by JOHN NEWTON Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Prayer COMMUNION PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Almighty god and merciful father, %we ask you Last Line: In whose name we pray along with your whole church. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation COMMUNION PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Holy god, %our loving creator, %close to us breathing Last Line: With the entire family of your faithful people everywhere Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation CONGREGATION, by JEFF HARDIN Poem Source First Line: She comes to sing and hear a song Last Line: She sees the stains her yard's become Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Preaching And Preachers CONVERSATION OF PRAYER, by DYLAN THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The conversation of prayers about to be said Last Line: Dragging him up the stairs to one who lies ahead Subject(s): Prayer COOL JERKS, by KEITH ANTAR MASON Poem Source First Line: You be made a man the same way jesus was made a savior Last Line: They are praying for a sign %amen Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer; Revolutions COOL REFLECTIONS DURING A MIDSUMMER WALK, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O spare me -- spare me, phoebus! If, indeed Last Line: Nymph of the stream, now take a grateful prayer. Subject(s): Beauty; Happiness; Mythology - Classical; Nature - Religious Aspects; Paganism & Pagans; Prayer; Summer; Joy; Delight COUNTRY FUNERAL, by AMY LEE SPENCER Poem Text First Line: This is the greatest day you ever knew Last Line: You have known fame at last -- among the dead. Subject(s): Country Life; Death; Funerals; Life; Prayer; Dead, The; Burials COYOTE CREEK, by NORMAN DUBIE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: It was a small canyon, very small Last Line: While the sun sank all at once behind him. Subject(s): Family Life; Gifts & Giving; Nature; Prayer; Relatives CREATED IN THE IMAGE', by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I pray him bring me to repentance Last Line: And I, who cannot find, am found Subject(s): Prayer CREATION, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When the divine word ended chaos and nothingness Last Line: Quicken our delight in all that you create Subject(s): Prayer CRYSTAL HIGHWAY, by ALICE HANSCHE SORENSON Poem Text First Line: The storm has spent its fury Last Line: From the finger tips of god! Subject(s): God; Knees; Prayer; Religion; Theology CURACAO, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere Last Line: Clinging to the fingers of god Subject(s): Prayer DANIEL, by RICHARD WILTON Poem Text First Line: Imperial persia bowed to his wise sway Last Line: Which past these visible horizons hide. Subject(s): Daniel (bible); Jews; Prayer; Judaism DARK DAYS, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Whirring wheels that grind beneath me Last Line: Black the night or bright the day. Subject(s): Prayer; Railroads; Travel; Railways; Trains; Journeys; Trips DARKNESS AND LIGHT, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Text First Line: There is darkness still, gross darkness, lord Last Line: And one high consecration. Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Variant Title(s): Spread The Light Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology DARKNESS IS THINNING, by GREGORY I Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Darkness is thinning; shadows are retreating Last Line: Blessing and glory! Alternate Author Name(s): Saint Gregory The Great Subject(s): Prayer DAVID AND BATHSHUA: BATHSHUA'S PRAYER, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Father of life, of light, of love Last Line: The life, the light, that was our day! Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): Absence; David (d. 962 B.c.); Memory; Prayer; Separation; Isolation DAY'S END IN DURHAM, by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: In the abbey at durham, / with its great stony silence Last Line: I wondered, and woke. Subject(s): Durham, England; Dusk; Prayer; Silence; Wisdom DEATH, by GRACE NOLL CROWELL Poem Source First Line: To fold my hands a little while in sleep Subject(s): Prayer DEATH OF JACOB, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: As jacob lay dying %he had strength to bless his sons Last Line: Help us now to build a world of peace Subject(s): Prayer DECADE, by CHASE TWICHELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I had only one prayer, but it spead Subject(s): Prayer DECHIRAGE, by JANICE N. HARRINGTON Poem Source First Line: There are roads out Last Line: But not me, not mine, not now, lord, not now. Amen Subject(s): Death; Prayer DECLARATION, by LEXIE DEAN ROBERTSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord: / if I had walked with you in galilee Last Line: Believe! Subject(s): God; Prayer DECORATION DAY, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: There are graves on many hill-sides Last Line: Their censers swing in air. Subject(s): Death; Graves; Holidays; Honor; Memorial Day; Prayer; Spanish-american War (1898); Dead, The; Tombs; Tombstones; Declaration Day DEDICATION, by LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON Poem Source First Line: O thou whose gracious presence blest Subject(s): Home; Prayer DEDICATION, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You who hold in your hand life and earth and heaven Last Line: Freely, and because you have willed it Subject(s): Prayer DEDICATION, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou, whose unmeasured temple stands Last Line: While round these hallowed walls the storm %of earth-born passion dies Subject(s): Prayer; Religion DEDICATION, by ETHEL ARNOLD TILDEN Poem Text First Line: We dedicate a church today Last Line: To thee this church we dedicate. Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Cathedrals DEDICATION OF A HOME, by BERTHA GERNEAUX WOODS Poem Source First Line: Enter with us, lord, we pray Subject(s): Home; Prayer DEDICATION OF A NEW TORAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Our torah is the great symbol of jewish life today Last Line: This is our torah. In it is the god - seeking of our people. %let us use it with wisdom Subject(s): Prayer DEFIANCE TO FALSE GODS, by BERNICE LESBIA KENYON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: You do not like my altar-smoke Last Line: And straightway must return to it! Alternate Author Name(s): Gilkyson, Walter, Mrs. Subject(s): Goddesses & Gods; Mythology; Praise; Prayer DELIGHT, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Long after the temple was destroyed, and the sages Last Line: When we strive for our own human achievement Subject(s): Prayer DELIVER US FROM ..., by AMELIA JOSEPHINE BURR Poem Text First Line: Is there no greater good than health and ease? Last Line: Where stands unchanging a forgotten cross! Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Suffering & Sacrifice; Prayer DEMONS AND GHOSTS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We smile at the tales that were told long ago Last Line: Oh give us your hand when we leap from the darkness Subject(s): Prayer DEO GRATIAS, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER Poem Text First Line: The gates of death yawned wide, my love Last Line: To have thee evermore. Subject(s): Death; God; Love - Loss Of; Prayer; Dead, The DEVOTIONAL, by THOMAS CENTOLELLA Poem Source First Line: Sandalwood incense in the street again Last Line: Or not, loosens its grip, slips away Subject(s): Love; Prayer; Worship DEVOTIONS, by ELLINOR L. NORCROSS Poem Text First Line: I almost never say my prayers Last Line: Within his hand and talk. Subject(s): Prayer DIES IRAE, DIES ILLA, by PATRICK CAREY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A day full of horror, must Last Line: Gainst then, mercy! My soul cries. Subject(s): Prayer; Worship DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRAY, by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There was the method of kneeling Subject(s): Prayer DIRE: 15. MENTANA: THIRD ANNIVERSARY, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Such prayers last year were put up for thy sake Last Line: Satiate the immitigable hours in hell? Subject(s): Death; Hope; Nations; Prayer; Dead, The; Optimism DIRECTIONS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Turn me to you,' I read, facing the orient Last Line: Turn me, I pray stubbornly: send me there Subject(s): Prayer DISCOVERY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: No one ever told me the coming of the messiah Last Line: That god created and laid before us Subject(s): Prayer DIVINE AND HUMAN PLEADING, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I would the saints could hear our prayers Last Line: "as I was, so thou art." Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Life; Prayer; Saints; Tears DOCTORS DIFFER, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When willis of ephraim heard rochester preach Last Line: We preach very sadly, if he preaches well. Subject(s): Physicians; Prayer; Sermons; Doctors DOE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Like a dappled deer quietly %lying in the dappled shade Last Line: What will she give me? %her cold peace Subject(s): Prayer DOMESDAY BOOK: THE CONVENT, by EDGAR LEE MASTERS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Elenor murray stole away from nice Last Line: Out of a curious but hardened heart. Subject(s): Convents; Italy; Letters; Life; Nuns; Prayer; Italians DOUBT, by MARGARET WADE CAMPBELL DELAND Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: O distant christ, the crowded, darkening years Subject(s): Prayer DRAWING WATER, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He had drunk from founts of pleasure Last Line: With a golden chain of prayer. Subject(s): Life; Prayer; Thirst; Water DREAM SONGS: 299, by JOHN BERRYMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The irish have the thickest ankles in the world Last Line: Depressed, down on my knees Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr. Subject(s): Dublin, Ireland; Labor And Laborers; Prayer DULL DEVOTION, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Me thought heavn calld me, when I heard ye bell Last Line: And so in heavn aforehand dwell. Subject(s): Death; God; Heaven; Prayer; Dead, The; Paradise DUO, by OLIVE TILFORD DARGAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Woman in the garden Last Line: Shall find a mother there! Alternate Author Name(s): Burke, Fielding Subject(s): Angels; Death; Prayer; Dead, The DURING AMIDAH IN A CROWDED SYNAGOGUE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Though I close my eyes %my shoulder touches my husband's arm Last Line: Oh, you dear and distant god %accept my prayer and the prayers of all people Subject(s): Prayer EARTH REDEEMED, by GEORGE F. MACLEOD Poem Source First Line: When we partake of the living bread and the living vine, our triune god Last Line: Even as now we are bound together in thee Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation EAST SIDE MOVING PICTURE THEATRE - SUNDAY, by MAXWELL BODENHEIM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: An old woman rubs her eyes Last Line: Were standing before their last heaven. Subject(s): Heaven; Lower East Side, New York City; Motion Pictures; Prayer; Sabbath; Paradise; Movies; Cinema; Sunday EASTER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lord jesus christ, we greet you Last Line: That we may proclaim your name boldly %on our lips. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation EASTER, by MARY HOGE WARDLAW Poem Source First Line: I have an easter house today Subject(s): Prayer EASTER PRAYER, by CHESTER M. DAVIS Poem Source First Line: O crucified son of god, I pray Subject(s): Prayer EASTER PRAYER, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In a sweet springtime Subject(s): Prayer EASTER PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: God's blessing rest upon you Subject(s): Prayer ECCLESIASTICAL SONNETS: PART 3: 30. FORMS OF PRAYER AT SEA, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To kneeling worshippers no earthly floor Last Line: Will listen, and ye know that he is just. Subject(s): Prayer; Sea; Worship; Ocean EIN URALTER SPRUCH, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Most prayers of my childhood days Last Line: Boree peri hagofen. Subject(s): Childhood Memories; Jews; Prayer; Judaism ELEGY IN THE CHURCHYARD, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: Who will listen when we cry out in the night? Last Line: The first words of benediction in our behalf Subject(s): Churchyards; Prayer ELEONORA, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: How many years have passed away Last Line: Eleonora. Subject(s): Death; Grief; Hearts; Heaven; Love; Prayer; Dead, The; Sorrow; Sadness; Paradise ELIJAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Elijah the prophet, elijah the tishbite Last Line: Comfort him, elijah, strengthen him, elijah, %and bring him forth at last! Subject(s): Prayer ELISHA RAISING THE SON OF THE SHUNAMMITE (SUGGESTED BY A PICTURE), by ANNIE MATHESON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O god, my god! He could do it Last Line: Who knows? We may baulk the devil if we will not count the cost. Subject(s): Love; Prayer ENDURE A LITTLE, by STEPHEN FRECH Poem Source First Line: Lord, you called to me Last Line: And 'endure a little' is a long way Subject(s): Prayer; Strength ENOUGH, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am so weak, dear lord, I cannot stand Last Line: Thou, thou art enough for me. Subject(s): God; Prayer ENTER THE DRAGON, by FRANCES SALOME ESPANA Poem Source First Line: I'll file my little horns sharp Last Line: I forgot to light the candle for %tonight Subject(s): Absence; Candles; Fathers; Prayer EPIGRAM: 45. ON MY FIRST SON, by BEN JONSON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy Last Line: As what he loves may never like too much. Variant Title(s): On His First Sonne;on My First Sonne;epitaph: On My Son Subject(s): Death - Children; Fathers; Grief; Men; Mourning; Parents; Prayer; Sons; Death - Babies; Sorrow; Sadness; Bereavement; Parenthood EPIPHANY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Holy jesus, %before your infant form Last Line: To go home by another way. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation EPITAPH IN BALLADE FORM, by FRANCOIS VILLON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: O brother men that live when we have end Last Line: But praye godde to absolve us of our doome. Alternate Author Name(s): Montcorbier, Francois De Subject(s): Capital Punishment; Death; God; Prayer; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty; Dead, The EPITAPH: 21, by MARGARET SACKVILLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pity me, pray Last Line: Now I am dead. Subject(s): Death; Epitaphs; Prayer; Dead, The EPITAPHS OF THE WAR, 1914-18: HINDU SEPOY IN FRANCE, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This man in his own country prayed we know not to what powers Last Line: We pray them to reward him for his bravery in ours. Subject(s): Courage; Hinduism; Prayer; Religion; World War I; Valor; Bravery; Theology; First World War EVEN-SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The stars shine forth from the blue sky Last Line: "o stars, good-night, good-night!" Subject(s): Prayer EVENING, by LUIS FELIPE CONTARDO Poem Source First Line: Tis like that eve which I shall ne'er forget! Last Line: Uprising like the fragrance of a flower Subject(s): Death; Flowers; Heaven; Memory; Prayer EVENING, by ROBERT J. CRAIG Poem Source First Line: O lord, the sun is low Subject(s): Prayer EVENING, by JOHN ELLERTON Poem Source First Line: The day thou gavest, lord, is ended Last Line: Till all thy creatures own thy sway Subject(s): Prayer EVENING HYMN, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God, that madest earth and heaven Last Line: This livelong night! Subject(s): Prayer EVENING PRAYER, by ROBERT FREEMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God of mercy %the day with all its choices, good or ill Subject(s): Prayer EVENING PRAYER, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now the light has gone away Last Line: Always better than before! Subject(s): Night; Praise; Prayer; Bedtime EVENING PRAYER, by CALVIN W. LAUFER Poem Source First Line: Holy father, bless us Subject(s): Prayer EVENING PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now I lay me down to sleep %I pray thee, lord, thy child to keep Last Line: And wake me with the morning light Variant Title(s): Evening Prayer For A Young Chil Subject(s): Night; Prayer EVENING PRAYER AT A GIRLS' SCHOOL, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hush! 'tis a holy hour - the quiet room Last Line: The unbroken heart's first fragrance unto heaven. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Girls; Prayer EVERYWHERE, ANGELS: 1, by DAINIS HAZNERS Poem Source First Line: Sundays we Last Line: Save these poor wretches Subject(s): Angels; Prayer; Sabbath EXHORTATION TO PRAYER, by MARGARET MERCER Poem Text First Line: Not on a prayerless bed, not on a prayerless bed Last Line: Prayer-crowned, on blessed bed. Subject(s): Prayer EXTRA PRAYER, by ANNIE WILLIS MCCULLOUGH Poem Source First Line: Sometimes I say an extra prayer Subject(s): Prayer FAITH, by SARAH KNOWLES BOLTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: If I could feel my hand, dear lord, in thine Subject(s): Prayer FAITH, by VICTOR MARIE HUGO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sound, sound forever, ye clarions of thought Last Line: Monologue later used by joyce in ulysses. Variant Title(s): The Trumpets Of The Mind Subject(s): Bible; Faith; Prayer; Prophecy & Prophets; Religion; Belief; Creed; Theology FAITH, by VICTOR MARIE HUGO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Be like the little bird Last Line: All conscious of his wings. Variant Title(s): The Trumpets Of The Mind Subject(s): Bible; Faith; Prayer; Prophecy & Prophets; Religion; Belief; Creed; Theology FAITH IN SFAKIA, by BOB HICOK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Old women in furnaces of black muslin dresses Last Line: Or one second, one thousand years that weigh no more %than a leaf to the sky Subject(s): Faith; God; Prayer FAMILY, by JULIA ESQUIVEL Poem Source First Line: Where are your brothers %and your mother, lord Last Line: Revive in me the flame %of your love Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation FAMILY LAWS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: If, along the road, you chance upon a bird's nest, in any Last Line: With thought - filled kindness, with conscious consideration Subject(s): Prayer FAR MEMORY: 2. SOMEONE INSIDE ME REMEMBERS, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: That my knees must be hidden away Last Line: Than myself Subject(s): Convents; Memory; Nuns; Prayer; Women & Religion FAREWELL, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In falling snow, I say farewell. %the cold flakes fall upon my lips - Last Line: If snow were pall, if breath would freeze Subject(s): Prayer FAREWELL, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tie the strings to my life, my lord, / then I am ready to go! Last Line: Now I am ready to go! Subject(s): Christianity; Judgment Day; Prayer; Reformation; End Of The World; Doomsday; Fall Of Man FATHER FRANCIS'S PRAYER; WRITTEN IN LORD WESTMORELAND'S HERMITAGE, by GILBERT WEST Poem Text First Line: Ne gay attire, ne marble hall Last Line: Mine house shall prove an hermitage. Subject(s): Prayer FATHER OF MERCIES, by ANNE STEELE Poem Source First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word what endless glory shines Last Line: Teach me to love thy sacred word, and view my saviour there Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation FATHER'S PRAYER, by MOUZON W. BRABBHAM Poem Source First Line: Father, today I bring to thee Subject(s): Prayer FATHER'S PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When all is still within these walls Subject(s): Prayer FATHER'S RETURN, by ADAM MICKIEWICZ Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Go children, all of you together Last Line: "give me a prayer and a tear!" Subject(s): Homecoming; Prayer FATHER-PRAYER, by MARGARET WIDDEMER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord god, who let your baby son Alternate Author Name(s): Schauffler, Mrs. Robert H. Subject(s): Prayer FAULT IS MINE, by EDITH M. LEE Poem Source First Line: Sometimes god seems so far away Subject(s): Prayer FEAR-FLAME, by WINIFRED VIRGINIA JACKSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Is it any wonder Last Line: To visit with god. Subject(s): Fear; Flowers; God; Prayer; Roses FILLING, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Holy father, thou hast spoken Last Line: Fill us with thyself to-day! Subject(s): God; Prayer FINGERPRINTS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Though you are the god of history Last Line: Courage and righteousness, laughter, gentleness and pity. %I seek your imprint, to cherish it Subject(s): Prayer FIRST BOOK OF AIRS: SONG 11, by THOMAS CAMPION Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Never weather-beaten sail more willing bent to shore Last Line: O come quickly, glorious lord, and raise my sprite to thee! Subject(s): Catholics; Heaven; Prayer; Religion; Worship; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Paradise; Theology FIVE PRAYERS, by BLANCHE EDITH BAUGHAN Poem Source First Line: To taste Subject(s): Prayer FLICKERS, by HEID E. ERDRICH Poem Source First Line: Abandoned town on the border, I wait Last Line: This prayer they will teach me Subject(s): Desolation; Love - Complaints; Prayer FLOWER GIVEN TO MY DAUGHTER, by JAMES JOYCE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Frail the white rose and frail are Last Line: My blueveined child Subject(s): Daughters; Fathers; Men; Prayer FOLD YOUR PALE HANDS, by KATHLEEN CLOSE Poem Text Last Line: Light your clear stars. Subject(s): Hands; Nuns; Prayer FOLDED HANDS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pale, withered hands that more than four- / score years Last Line: So dwells the mother in the best of lands. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Prayer; Dead, The; Paradise FOOTNOTE TO A ROSH HASHANAH PRAYER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Like the rays of the late afternoon sun Last Line: Reflects your great and golden light Subject(s): Prayer FOR ALL OUR LOVED ONES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer FOR CHRISTMAS EVE - A PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O lord, there sit apart in lonely places Subject(s): Prayer FOR KABBALAT SHABBAT, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Praise be you, eternal one our god, ruler of the universe Last Line: The command of love: god's unspoken word Subject(s): Prayer FOR LENT, by ERNEST T. CAMPBELL Poem Source First Line: As we near the hallowed grounds of gethsemane and golgotha, we Last Line: Through jesus christ our lord. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation FOR MY DAUGHTER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The children are playing %by the river in the snow Last Line: Learn from willows by the water - %life is to hallow Subject(s): Prayer FOR MY FATHER: HOME MOVIES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: My son, in color, swims prodigiously Last Line: And stretch my neck, and pull me deep %into the dark lake of memory Subject(s): Prayer FOR MY MOTHER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Deep is the spring in wood and field Last Line: In the bitter green season of your death Subject(s): Prayer FOR MY SON, NOAH, TEN YEARS OLD, by ROBERT BLY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Night and day arrive, and day after day goes by Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer FOR MY SON, NOAH, TEN YEARS OLD, by ROBERT BLY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Night and day arrive, and day after day goes by Last Line: So we pass our time together, calm and delighted Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer FOR NELLY SACHS, by HUMBERT WOLFE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Driving through fall %the car incloses me Last Line: Could I get out of this car %and walk again? Subject(s): Prayer FOR STRENGTH THROUGH THE DAY, by LAZARUS LAMILAMI Poem Source First Line: Great bunji god Last Line: Our good friend, amralba Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation FOR THE BLESSINGS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: For the blessings which you lavish upon us Last Line: Dear god, hear our thanks and accept our gratitude Subject(s): Prayer FOR THE NEW YEAR, by RUTH C. DUCK Poem Source First Line: Now that the mad rush is over Last Line: In this world you love in jesus %our christ, amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation FOR THE YOUNGEST, by CHARLES WESLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Gentle jesus, meek and mild Last Line: Christ, the holy child, in me. Subject(s): Prayer FOR THESE, by PHILIP EDWARD THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: An acre of land between the shore and the hills Last Line: And also that something may be sent %to be connected with, I ask of fate Alternate Author Name(s): Eastaway, Edward; Thomas, Edward Subject(s): Country Life; Gardens And Gardening; Prayer FOR THOSE AT SEA; HYMN, by WILLIAM WHITING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Eternal father, strong to save Last Line: Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Subject(s): Prayer; Sea; Ocean FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: God of all life Last Line: Through jesus christ our lord. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation FOR THOSE WHO FLY, by ALICE B. JOYNES Poem Source First Line: Great father, hear our earnest prayer Subject(s): Prayer FORGIVE ME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer FORGIVENESS, by HENRY FRANCIS LYTE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When at thy footstool, lord, I bend Last Line: And let that blood my pardon buy! Subject(s): Forgiveness; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Clemency FORSAKEN, by JOHN DRINKWATER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The word is said, and I no more shall know Last Line: Save for a bedesman telling o'er his beads. Subject(s): Prayer; Purgatory; Soul FOUNTAIN IN AVIGNON, by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here, lovely retching moss-capped cherub: this penny's for you Last Line: Throw them back, throw them out. Subject(s): Angels; Avignon, France; Disdain; Faith; Fountains; Gratitude; Prayer; Wishes; Scorn; Belief; Creed FOUR EPISTLES: MIRACLE AT THE FEAST OF PENTECOST: 2, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Many thanks have been order'd this day to attend Last Line: Excuse the presumption.—dear vicar, adieu! Subject(s): Apostles; Baptism; Bible; Language; Prayer; Religion; Spiritual Life; Disciples, Twelve; Christenings; Words; Vocabulary; Theology FRAGMENT, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The candle's tallow Last Line: It will faint and expire Subject(s): Churches;death;prayer; "cathedrals;dead, The; FRIDAY NIGHT, by ISIDORE G. ASCHER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The majesty of sunset in the west Last Line: And over all god's blessings everywhere! Subject(s): Jews; Peace; Prayer; Sabbath; Judaism; Sunday FRIEND'S PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The lord preserve thy going out Subject(s): Prayer FRIENDSHIP [OR, THE TRUE FRIEND], by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven Last Line: Words without thought never to heaven go. Subject(s): Prayer FROM DAWN TO EVENSON, by C. AUSTIN MILES Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer FROM SINAI TO MOAB, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Then the lord came down in a cloud and spoke to him Last Line: To find the humility whose source is wisdom Subject(s): Prayer FROM THE INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW REVISED PRAYER BOOK, by RICHARD CHESS Poem Source First Line: If you pray, skip to the end Last Line: Give away the prayer Subject(s): Prayer FULL SURRENDER, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Dear saviour, there is naught between Last Line: When morning breaks for me. Subject(s): Prayer; Salvation FUNNEL OF TIME, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I prayed to my ancient lord: %return me to sinai Last Line: Toward righteousness, toward compassion, and toward %you Subject(s): Prayer GAIL SHANNON'S PRAYER, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: Lord, I don't need another mountain Last Line: A decent man Subject(s): Prayer; Relationships GARFIELD, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Brave sufferer, pausing betwixt life and death Last Line: "and die, if there be need, for mine and me?" Subject(s): Heaven; Pain; Prayer; Paradise; Suffering; Misery GEESE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Overhead we heard the quavering cries of wild geese Last Line: Who is there to head our arrow, cold, alone? Subject(s): Prayer GENERATIONS OF ISAAC, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: It is written that isaac loved esau because Last Line: Help us give all our children their share %in the heritage of our people Subject(s): Prayer GENESIS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the beginning, you made a simple world Last Line: In the cry of birth, in ourselves, even in ourselves Subject(s): Prayer GIFT, by AMADO NERVO Poem Source First Line: Life, are you keeping something in reserve? Last Line: Evening falls...Hurry to bring your gift? Subject(s): Lament; Love - Loss Of; Peace; Prayer GIFT, by AMADO NERVO Poem Source First Line: O life, are you perhaps keeping some gift for me? Last Line: Make haste to bring me your gift! Subject(s): Love - Loss Of; Prayer GIFT OF SPEECH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Almighty god, withdraw your ancient curse of babel Last Line: That we may once more speak together as a peaceful family Subject(s): Prayer GIFT OF TONGUES, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: Once, we knew words were magic Last Line: With a perfect pandemonium of words Subject(s): Christianity; God; Language; Prayer; Religion GIFTS OF PEACE, by D. ISABELLE MILLAR Poem Text First Line: I heard the bells on christmas day Last Line: God gave me peace as I knelt in prayer. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Prayer; Nativity, The GOD AND THE CHAPLAIN'S PRAYER, by PARK JERAULD WHITE JR. Poem Text First Line: You say it's never right to laugh at prayer? Last Line: You'd find your holy place filled by another! Subject(s): Army - United States; Clergy; Prayer; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops GOD BLESS OUR HOME, by ROBERT FREEMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Eternal father, who hast given Last Line: While here we bide, or far we roam, %hear this our prayer: god bless our home! Subject(s): Home; Prayer GOD IS NEAR, by ELIZABETH MCE. SHIELDS Poem Source First Line: Sometimes when morning lights the sky Subject(s): Prayer GOD IS NIGH TO CONTRITE HEARTS, by DAVID LEVY Poem Text First Line: Lord of the world, we seek thy face Last Line: Shall be its true and blest reward. Subject(s): God; Jews; Prayer; Judaism GOD KEEP A PURE LOVE BURNING, by ELMA SCHEEL Poem Text First Line: God, keep a pure love burning in my heart Last Line: But this. Subject(s): God; Love; Prayer; Self GOD OF MEN AND MOUNTAINS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God of men and mountains, %master of people and planets Last Line: There is no life, no light, no joy %but in you Subject(s): Prayer GOD OF OUR FATHERS, by HENRY CHAPPELL Poem Text First Line: Lord in whose hand the mountains hide Last Line: God save our country and our king. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology GOD OF OUR LIFE THROUGH ALL THE CIRCLING YEARS, by HUGH THOMSON KERR Poem Source Last Line: Our heart's true home when all our years have sped Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation GOD OF RAIN AND WIND, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God of rain and wind, of growth and destruction Last Line: Continue us in life, create our worlds afresh Subject(s): Prayer GOD OF SKY AND SEA, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God of sky and sea, of vastness and silence Last Line: Help us to bear what we have seen and understood Subject(s): Prayer GOD [THE OMNISCIENT], by JOHN AIKMAN WALLACE Poem Source First Line: There is an eye that never sleeps Variant Title(s): The Power Of Praye Subject(s): Prayer GOD'S TENDERNESS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Rashi wrote that god bore israel Last Line: I would walk with the sure knowledge %of my parents' loving care Subject(s): Prayer GOD'S WAY, by HORATIO (HORATIUS) BONAR Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thy way, not mine, o lord! Last Line: My wisdom, and my all. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology GOD, YOU LISTEN, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God, you listen to prayer. %hear our prayers when they Last Line: To stretch with utmost love toward you Subject(s): Prayer GOING TO BED AT NIGHT, by ADELAIDE O'KEEFFE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Receive my body, pretty bed Last Line: To keep thy holy word. Alternate Author Name(s): O'keefe, Adelaide Subject(s): Prayer GOLDEN CALF, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Aaron, the levite, of egypt, %was an accomplished magician Last Line: To discover and uphold the laws of righteousness %for our own times Subject(s): Prayer GOOD FRIDAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Saviour of the world Last Line: And transform us by your grace. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation GOOD NIGHT PRAYER FOR A LITTLE CHILD, by HENRY JOHNSTONE Poem Text First Line: Father, unto thee I pray Last Line: So to all I say good-night. Subject(s): Prayer GOOD SHEPHERD, by FELIX LOPE DE VEGA CARPIO Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Shepherd! Who with thine amorous, sylvan Last Line: Waiting still for me! Alternate Author Name(s): Lope De Vega Subject(s): Crucifixion; Prayer; Sin GOOD-BYE, OLD YEAR, by MIRIAM DEL BANCO Poem Text First Line: Good-bye, old year! For you and we must part Last Line: Our prayers to him above. Subject(s): Absence; Heaven; Holidays; Love; New Year; Prayer; Separation; Isolation; Paradise GOSPEL BANJO: HOMAGE TO LITTLE ROY LEWIS, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Three days I lay with a fire under my skin, in the guest room Last Line: Which is the joy of waking on either side of the jordan. Subject(s): Banjos; Baptism; Dreams; Lewis, Little Roy; Musical Instruments; Prayer Meetings; Christenings; Nightmares GRACE, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord, bless my bread and meat Last Line: For guarding little boys. Amen. Subject(s): Boys; Children; Prayer; Religion; Childhood; Theology GRACE, by CHERYL SNELL Poem Source First Line: You fluttered in your blackcoat %at the step's edge Last Line: I wonder what she's praying for, this late at night Subject(s): Prayer GRACE AFTER MEALS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Our rock with loving care Last Line: "by blessing of the lord. / our rock, etc" Subject(s): God;grace;jews;prayer;temples; Judaism;mosques GRACE BEFORE MEALS: EVENING, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father! Evening shades are falling Last Line: Pray we may be thine in heaven. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Evening; Prayer; Sunset; Twilight GRACE BEFORE MEALS: MORNING, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: For sleep and comfort thro' the night Last Line: Thy love may guide our steps to-day. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): God; Morning; Prayer GRACE BEFORE MEALS: NOON, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Noon has come with peace and cheer Last Line: Lord, we thank thee evermore. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): God; Noon; Prayer GRACE BEFORE MEAT, by ANITA FITCH Poem Text First Line: Saint francis, bless my table's spread Last Line: Amen. Subject(s): Grace; Prayer GRANDMOTHER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Rocking gently in her chair %the grandmother holds the new baby Last Line: Knowing she holds a whole world in her hands Subject(s): Prayer GRANT US SUCH GRACE THAT WE MAY WORK THY WILL, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Grant us such grace Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer GRATITUDE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH SANGSTER (1894-1981) Poem Source First Line: I thank you for these gifts, dear god Subject(s): Prayer GREAT PRAYER, by ALFONSO CORTES Poem Source First Line: Time is hunger, space is cold Subject(s): Dreams; Hunger; Prayer GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FROM A MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE, by GREER ANNE WENH-IN NG Poem Source First Line: It is indeed good and right to give you thanks and praise Last Line: Our lord and savior, jesus, the christ Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Eternal god, holy and mighty Last Line: All glory and honor are yours, eternal god, %now and forever. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation GREEN HYMNAL, by JOSHUA KRYAH Poem Source First Line: To eulogize elegy to mean Last Line: It can be read as it is Subject(s): Hymns (as Literary Form); Prayer; Singing And Singers GUIDANCE, by HARRIET B. WILLIAMS Poem Source First Line: My little daughter leans upon my arms Subject(s): Prayer GUIDE ME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Being perplexed, I say Subject(s): Prayer GUINEVERE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What is it I am waiting for? Last Line: What is it I am waiting for? Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Arthurian Legend; Knights & Knighthood; Love; Prayer; Arthur, King HABAKKUK'S PRAYER, by WILLIAM BROOME Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Yet though the fig-tree should no burden bear Last Line: The everlasting god, the mighty king of kings. Subject(s): Jews; Prayer; Judaism HAKO CEREMONY (PRAYER FOR CHILDREN), SELS., by UNKNOWN Subject(s): Prayer HALF-AND-HALF, by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You can't be, says a palestinian christian Last Line: She is leaving nothing out. Subject(s): Christianity; Churches; Palestine; Prayer; Ramadan; Cathedrals HALUZIM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: They came to this dried - up old woman of a land Last Line: Greeting the wonderful birth of isaac %with toothless laughter Subject(s): Prayer HANUKAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The light of freedom burns bright and hot Last Line: Let us remember the grave choices %freedom illuminates for us Subject(s): Prayer HAPPY THOUGHT FOR SOME STRUGGLING NATION, by MORRIE RYSKIND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Though the privates may never return Last Line: Need we burden the lord with our prayers? Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Sacrifices; Dead, The HE OF PRAYER, by J. F. Poem Text First Line: Hidden in the ancient talmud Last Line: By sandalphon—him of prayer. Subject(s): Clergy; Jews; Prayer; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Judaism HEAR ME, O ALLAH!, by GEORGE SEIBEL Poem Text First Line: I would not be too happy nor too rich Last Line: Neither a saint nor sinner let me die! Subject(s): God; Humility; Prayer; Wisdom HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD', by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God wrote a record in rocks and stars Last Line: Add to our understanding the dimension of humility, %teach us your ways Subject(s): Prayer HERE AM I, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I ask no heaven till earth be thine Subject(s): Prayer HERE I AM, by CAROLINE MALVEZIN Poem Source First Line: Blessed art thou, o lord Last Line: All souls! %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation HIS OWNE EPITAPH, by FRANCOIS VILLON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Eternal rest on him bestowe Last Line: Eternal rest on him bestowe. Alternate Author Name(s): Montcorbier, Francois De Subject(s): Death; Future Life; Prayer; Dead, The; Retribution; Eternity; After Life HIS PRAYER TO PECUNIA, by RICHARD BARNFIELD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Great lady, sith I have complyde thy prayse Last Line: That in my want, thou wilt supplye me still. Alternate Author Name(s): Barnefield, Richard Subject(s): Prayer HISTORY OF RAIN, by JUDSON MITCHAM Poem Source First Line: What if every prayer for rain brought it down? Last Line: Afterwards, a noise like praise, the rain %still falling in the trees Subject(s): Prayer; Rain HITHERTO, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To bluest skies that arch the way Last Line: Have helped and cheered me hitherto. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): God; Gratitude; Prayer HOLY COMMUNION, by OLIVE WYON Poem Source First Line: Lord, this is thy feast Last Line: Lord jesus, come to us Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation HOLY DAYS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The lord has appointed a day of solemnity for us Last Line: In our lives, at his appointed seasons, %and not in our deaths Subject(s): Prayer HOLY SONNET: 1, by JOHN DONNE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou hast made me, and shall thy work decay? Last Line: And thou like adamant draw mine iron heart. Variant Title(s): "god;holy Sonnet: 174;holy Sonnets: 13;from Divine Meditations: Sonnet I;""thou Hast Made Me, And Shall Thy Work Decay?""; Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Dead, The HOLY WILLIE'S PRAYER, by ROBERT BURNS Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O thou, that [or, wha] in the heavens does dwell! Last Line: Amen, amen! Variant Title(s): Prayer Of Holy Willie, A Canting, Hypocritical Kirk Elder Subject(s): Calvinists; Hate; Hypocrisy; Prayer; Self-righteousness HOME FROM PRAYING, by JOSEPH ROLNIK Poem Source First Line: The air was always damp and cool Last Line: And at such an odd hour Subject(s): Prayer; Sabbath HOME MISSION PRAYER, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Look from thy sphere of endless day Subject(s): Prayer HOME OF MY THOUGHTS, by MARIE BARTON Poem Source First Line: Be thou %the home of my thoughts, dear lord Subject(s): Prayer HOUR OF PRAYER, by ALBERT L. HOY Poem Source First Line: How glorious is the hour of secret prayer Last Line: Though one may simply kneel at desk or chair, %how glorious is the hour of secret prayer! Subject(s): Prayer HOUSE BLESSING, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Bless the four corners of this house Last Line: The peace of love on all! Subject(s): Home; Prayer HOUSE OF PRAYER, by FREDA HAMMERSLOUGH Poem Text First Line: What is a house of prayer? Last Line: We lived with god a day. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology HOW GOD ANSWERS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: He prayed for strength that he might achieve Last Line: His prayer was answered - he was most blessed Variant Title(s): Blessed Subject(s): Prayer;religion; Theology HOW TO BUILD THE TABERNACLE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: What did they build first after they left egypt? Last Line: Be with us in the thousand beginnings of our lives Subject(s): Prayer HUMAN, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Weighed down by grief, o'erborne by deep despair Last Line: Upon the westering sunlight, black as jet. Subject(s): Death; Grief; Prayer; Dead, The; Sorrow; Sadness HUMBLE PRAYER, by HELEN PLAVNICKY Poem Source First Line: I ask not for riches Subject(s): Prayer HUNGARIAN NATIONAL HYMN, by FERENC KOLCSEY Poem Source First Line: God bless all hungarians Last Line: For time past and to come Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation HUSWIFERY, by EDWARD TAYLOR Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Make me, o lord, thy spinning wheele compleate Last Line: That I am cloathd in holy robes for glory. Variant Title(s): Housewifery Subject(s): Housekeeping; Labor & Laborers; Prayer; Puritans In Literature; Religion; Sewing; Work; Workers; Theology HYMN, by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When, as returns this solemn day Last Line: And your reward is sure. Alternate Author Name(s): Aikin, Anna Letitia Subject(s): Prayer; Death; Dead, The HYMN FOR A HOUSEHOLD, by DANIEL MACINTYRE HENDERSON Poem Text First Line: Lord christ, beneath thy starry dome Last Line: O man of nazareth, be our guest! Subject(s): Home; Jesus Christ; Prayer HYMN OF DEDICATION, by ELIZABETH E. SCANTLEBURY Poem Source First Line: Father, here a temple in thy name we build Subject(s): Prayer HYMN OF THANKSGIVING, by ALICE E. SHERWOOD Poem Source First Line: For all the blessings of the year Subject(s): Prayer HYMN OF THE HUNGARIAN GALLEY SLAVES, by KAROLY JESZENSKY Poem Source First Line: Lift up thy head, o zion, weeping Last Line: He will fold his own securely. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation HYMN OF TRUST, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O love divine, that stooped to share Last Line: Living and dying, thou art near! Subject(s): Prayer HYMN TO FIRE, by KONSTANTIN DMITRIYEVICH BALMONT Poem Text First Line: Oh, fire who purgeth us Last Line: Shed perpetual light! Subject(s): Desire; Fire; Passion; Prayer Meetings; Sabbath; Sunday HYMN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT; WRITTEN DURING A FOREBODING OF CALAMITY, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There is a terror in my heart Last Line: Spirit of god, thy knight am I. Subject(s): Faith; God; Love; Prayer; Belief; Creed HYMN TO THE NIGHT, by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I heard the trailing garments of the night Last Line: The best-beloved night! Subject(s): Nature; Night; Prayer; Bedtime HYMN: IN TIMES OF DISTRESS AND DANGER, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh god, that madest earth and sky, the darkness and the day Last Line: And when thy sorrows visit us, oh send thy patience too! Subject(s): Prayer I ASK BUT THIS, by NOVA DORNIN Poem Text First Line: For that small heart that beats beneath my Last Line: O, be aware of beauty, and love life! Subject(s): Prayer I DO SET MY BOW IN THE CLOUD', by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The roses bloom too late for me Last Line: And offered all their world to him Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Heaven; Prayer; God I HAVE PRAYED, by JOHANNA AMBROSIUS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: That thou mightst happy be, I once did pray Last Line: My steps near thee can ne'er be straying. Subject(s): Prayer I HEAR A VOICE, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: I hear a voice from far away Last Line: Thy needs to satisfy. Subject(s): Holy Ghost; Prayer; Soul; Trinity, The; Voices; Holy Spirit I LIVE A PRAYER, by ETHELYN MILLER HARTWICH Poem Text First Line: With human love Last Line: This is my prayer. Subject(s): Death - Children; Love; Prayer; Death - Babies I MEANT TO HAVE BUT MODEST NEEDS, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: All swindlers — be — infer Subject(s): Prayer; Life I PRAY, by ROSE LINDA BALDWIN Poem Text First Line: I pray that I may never miss Last Line: To journey steadfast toward his goal. Subject(s): Prayer I PRAYED TODAY, by GRACE NOLL CROWELL Poem Source First Line: In my quiet room I talked with my friend today Subject(s): Prayer I PRAYED, AT FIRST, A LITTLE GIRL, by EMILY DICKINSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: And then - it doesn't say Variant Title(s): Poem: 546; Poem: 57 Subject(s): Prayer I STRETCH MY THOUGHTS, by JEANETTE E. PERKINS Poem Source First Line: O god, I have to stretch my thoughts to think of you Subject(s): Prayer I'M GLAD, by ELIZABETH MCE. SHIELDS Poem Source First Line: I've tried, dear god Subject(s): Prayer ICHTHYOLOGY, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: Rib of carp, I will tell your strange story Last Line: Long before the dreary portraits of bread and wine Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Religion ICICLE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Great solid icicles hang from the roof, shining in the sun Last Line: Touch %them Subject(s): Prayer IDEA OF ANCESTRY, by ETHERIDGE KNIGHT Poem Source Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Taped to the wall of my cell are 47 pictures: 47 black Last Line: They are all of me, I am me, they are thee, and I have no children to float in the space between Subject(s): African Americans; Ancestors And Ancestry; Fathers; Korean War, 1950-1953; Men; Prayer; Prisons And Prisoners IF HE ASK YOU WAS I LAUGHING, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I wonder what become of my mama Last Line: Pray that the lord spare hagar %till she explain Subject(s): Prayer IF I, by WILL CHAMBERLAIN Poem Text First Line: If I shall find some other world Last Line: Or lash me forth from paradise. Subject(s): Heaven; Prayer; Paradise IF THIS BE ALL, by ANNE BRONTE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god! If this indeed be all Last Line: My load of misery! Alternate Author Name(s): Bell, Acton Subject(s): Prayer IKE WALTON'S PRAYER, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I crave, dear lord Last Line: Love, and the glad sweet face of her. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Fish & Fishing; God; Love; Prayer; Childhood; Anglers ILLUMINATIONS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I can begin with a prayer of gratitude for all that is Last Line: Illumine all of us, %and to bring that vision to life Subject(s): Prayer IMITATED FROM THE PERSIAN, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord! Who art merciful as well as just Last Line: My sins, and my contrition Subject(s): Prayer IMPRESSIONS OF DIVINITY, by BENJAMIN SIMMONS Poem Text First Line: But your conception Last Line: "be with you always. Amen." Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology IN A CLEAR STARRY NIGHT, by GEORGE WITHER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, when those glorious lights I see Last Line: We may be raised from below. Variant Title(s): Hymn And Prayer For The Use Of Believers Subject(s): God; Prayer IN A LECTURE-ROOM, by ARTHUR HUGH CLOUGH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Away, haunt thou not me Last Line: Right onward to the eternal shore? Subject(s): Prayer IN A NORMAN CHURCH, by VICTOR GUSTAVE PLARR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As over incense-laden air Last Line: Who bore the son of god. Subject(s): Children; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Religion; Women - Bible; Childhood; Virgin Mary; Theology IN ALL THINGS, VICTORY, by HONAMI NAGATA Poem Source First Line: He hears me pray to him upon the deep Subject(s): Prayer IN AN ALMSHOUSE, by AUGUSTA DAVIES WEBSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh the dear summer evening! How the air Last Line: You'll know that some day, maybe. Now begins.... Alternate Author Name(s): Home, Cecil; Webster, Mrs. Julia Augusta Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Preaching & Preachers; Religion; Cathedrals; Theology IN AN UPPER ROOM, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Within an upper chamber Last Line: Abides the lord we love. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Love; Peace; Prayer IN COMMON DAYS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In days supreme, of fond delight Last Line: Then most we need the strength of prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer IN EXTREMITY, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Think on him, lord! We ask thy aid Last Line: And lead him where we cannot go. Subject(s): Prayer IN GRATITUDE FOR FRIENDS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH SANGSTER (1894-1981) Poem Source First Line: I thank you, god in heaven, for friends Subject(s): Prayer IN ILLNESS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lord jesus, you were always good Subject(s): Prayer IN LENT, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now with the lengthening days Last Line: How christ is risen, is risen, and death is slain. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Easter; God; Holidays; Jesus Christ; Lent; Prayer; The Resurrection IN ONE OF ITALY'S CATHEDRALS, by LAVINIA R. CLARK Poem Text First Line: In one of italy's cathedrals, vast-domed Last Line: Seems beating out a prayer. Subject(s): Churches; Humanity; Prayer; Religion; Cathedrals; Theology IN PRAISE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Hail the hand that scattered space with stars Last Line: To lavish on us light, love, life %this trembling glory Subject(s): Prayer IN REMEMBRANCE, by JULIA BENSON PARKER Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer IN SANCTUARY, by JANE BARLOW Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Across the lone floor of the rayless night Last Line: And lo! The clear east all climbing rose. Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Sanctuaries; Cathedrals IN THANKFULL REMEMBRANCE FOR MY DEAR HUSBANDS SAFE ARRIVALL, by ANNE BRADSTREET Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What shall I render to thy name Last Line: In strict and upright wayes Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation IN THE FALL, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the fall, in the fall %when the leaves are red as blood Last Line: And wisdom to worship our god %1950 Subject(s): Prayer IN THE HOUR OF TRIAL, by JAMES MONTGOMERY Poem Source Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): The Common Lot Subject(s): Prayer IN THE MIDST OF AN ILLNESS, by HULDREICH ZWINGLI Poem Source First Line: Console me, lord god, console me! Last Line: Constantly abide by thee, however he rages Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation IN THE PINK, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: I am in the pink of health, the pink of condition Last Line: In the pink of unspeakable perfection Subject(s): Health; Prayer IN THE THIRD MONTH, by DAVID RAY Poem Source First Line: First snow wet against the windshield Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer IN THE WHITE LAND, by KONSTANTIN DMITRIYEVICH BALMONT Poem Text First Line: The candid psalm of silence rises whitely burning Last Line: A prayer, not suppliant, a psalm, not voiced,—arise. Subject(s): Prayer IN THE WILDERNESS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: With the numbers of those who are here recounted Last Line: The breath of spirit, %the still waters of peace Subject(s): Prayer INCREASE OUR FAITH, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Increase our faith beloved lord! Last Line: We see thee face to face! Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Belief; Creed INNER LIFE: 3. SEEKING GOD, by EDWARD DOWDEN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: I said, 'I will find god,' and forth I went Last Line: And it sufficed that I was found of thee Variant Title(s): Finding Go Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion INSCRIPTION FOR A MONUMENT IN THE NEW FOREST, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the place where william's kingly power Last Line: Pray for the wicked rulers of mankind. Subject(s): Canada; Courts & Courtiers; Evil; Forests; King, William Lyon Mackenzie (1874-1950); Prayer; Canadians; Woods INTERCEDING, by OPAL LEONORE GIBBS Poem Text First Line: I dreamed the saviour came to be Last Line: Every day. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer INTERCESSION, by L. M. HOLLINGSWORTH Poem Source First Line: That sacred, solemn night, the last on earth Subject(s): Prayer INTO A MOUNTAIN APART, by ALICE E. SHERWOOD Poem Source First Line: The multitudes thronged Subject(s): Prayer INTRODUCTION TO A PRAYER, by FRITZI HARMSEN VAN BEEK Poem Source First Line: One day when the sun shone on the water and the golden- Last Line: And pray, amen. Repeat a thousand times Subject(s): Prayer INVISIBLE, INTANGIBLE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: All the invisible things fill our days Last Line: You answer with a flaming sunset %and the touch of a baby's cheek Subject(s): Prayer INVOCATION, by S. A. DETHALL Poem Text First Line: Christ with the crown of thorns Last Line: Send me your strength for a while. Subject(s): Crucifixion; Hate; Jesus Christ; Pain; Prayer; Social Protest; War; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Suffering; Misery INVOCATION, by MILDRED ETHEL MEEKER Poem Text First Line: God, grant me days to live and learn Last Line: Attuned to immortality. Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Belief; Creed INVOCATION, by GEORGE SANTAYANA Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ye whose lost voices, echoing in this rhyme Last Line: Nor hold the pilgrim of your night in scorn. Subject(s): Prayer INVOCATION OF PEACE; AFTER THE GAELIC, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Deep peace I breathe into you Last Line: Peace! Peace! Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Christianity; Irish Language; Peace; Prayer; Gaelic INVOCATION; WRITTEN IN THE GULF OF LYONS DURING A STORM, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Play me a lulling tune, o flute-player of sleep Last Line: Beyond the last, low, long, oblivious sigh. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Comfort; Lyons, France; Prayer; Sea; Sleep; Storms; Wind; Ocean ISOTTA (DETTA LA DIVINA), by ROBERT CAMERON ROGERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Divae, isottae sacrum,' true Last Line: In rimini, beside her? Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Saints; Theology IT HAPPENED IN MAY, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A maid forsaken Last Line: And it happened in may. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Kisses; May (month); Prayer IT IS LATE BUT NOT TOO, by ROSS MARTIN Poem Source First Line: Enough prayer in the wrong directions, god Last Line: Here. The more you want the more %my amens are yours Subject(s): Prayer IT'S ALL VERY WELL WANTING LIBERATION, by PATRICIA BAXTER Poem Source First Line: God of vision, %you have brought women together Last Line: As a witness for others. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation JACOB, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I sent my family on across the river Last Line: They, too, will learn to know him Subject(s): Prayer JACOB BECOMES ISRAEL, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Who can say whether jacob wrestled with man or angel Last Line: The glad peace that jacob found Subject(s): Prayer JACOB'S DREAM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The angels going up and down on the golden ladder Last Line: And for strength in the days of our dreams Subject(s): Prayer JANUARY PRAYER, by JOAN OLIVER Poem Source First Line: You are the three, you are the three Last Line: To the holy land of the dollar Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Rites And Ceremonies JEREMIAH PUCKETT, by BILLY C. CLARK Poem Source First Line: We carried him to the highland of no-time Last Line: Tucked on the mountain to a wind-made prayer Subject(s): Prayer; Salvation; Solitude JERUSALEM THE GOLDEN: 59, by CHARLES REZNIKOFF Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All day the pavement has been black Subject(s): Prayer JESUS, IN COMPASSION AID!, by THOMAS BROCKHOLST LIVINGSTON Poem Text First Line: When the angry billows roll Last Line: Jesus, in compassion aid! Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer JEWISH BEGINNINGS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When joshua led the tribes of israel Last Line: And see that we too made a new, %a great beginning Subject(s): Prayer JEWS CONFRONT HISTORY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: To cross the river into the land of canaan Last Line: Always preserving the deep center of judaism Subject(s): Prayer JOINT HEIRS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There came a precious meaning Last Line: By saints and angels heard. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Heaven; Jesus Christ; Praise; Prayer; Paradise JOSEPH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Joseph strutted before his brothers wearing Last Line: Send us your help when we recognize our helplessness Subject(s): Prayer JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Joseph had learned to rule, %to please pharaoh, to command slaves Last Line: Pray god let every person be to you %like a lost brother Subject(s): Prayer JOSEPH AND PHARAOH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The nakedness of joseph before pharaoh Last Line: But to accept, if it comes, as we have done %in every age Subject(s): Prayer JUST FOR TODAY, by MARY XAVIER Poem Source First Line: Lord, for to-morrow and its needs Last Line: But keep me, guide me, love me, lord, %just for to-day Subject(s): Prayer JUST FOR TODAY, by MAGGIE BLANCHE MCELHINEY Poem Text First Line: Starting on another day Last Line: Thy help I implore just for today. Alternate Author Name(s): Mcelhiney, Blanche Subject(s): Prayer; Strength JUST FOR TODAY, by SAMUEL WILBERFORCE Poem Text First Line: Lord, for to-morrow and its needs Last Line: Just for to-day. Subject(s): Prayer JUST WHISPER THE MESSAGE, by THOMAS H. MULVEY Poem Text First Line: The lights were softly beaming o'er the brilliant ballroom floor Last Line: The sweet-heart maid in calmness blankly prayed. Subject(s): Disasters; Prayer; Ships & Shipping; Shipwrecks; Titanic (ship) KALI THE MOTHER, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All voices: o terrible and tender and divine! Last Line: Kali! Maheshwari! Subject(s): Death; Memory; Prayer; Worship; Dead, The KING JOSIAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the second book of kings %we read this account of the reign of josiah Last Line: For our tradition demands moral behavior always Subject(s): Prayer KITCHENER, K. G., by HENRY CHAPPELL Poem Text First Line: My lord, congratulations on the gain Last Line: And all good wishes from a humble scribe. Subject(s): Death; Kitchener, Horatio, 1st Earl (1850-1916); Memory; Prayer; Dead, The KNEELING WITH HERRICK, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord, to thee my knee is Last Line: Loved as the rest. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Fireplaces; God; Home; Prayer KOL NIDRE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Turning and returning %this melody flows Last Line: Turn us, as we sing this prayer, %and we shall return to you Subject(s): Prayer KOMBOLOIA, by J. D. SMITH Poem Source First Line: These beads aren't told with prayers Last Line: And all of worry's deep %and wide fraternity Subject(s): Beads; Prayer; Worry KYRIE ELEISON, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In joy, in pain, in sorrow Last Line: Kyrie eleison! Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Grief; Jesus Christ; Pain; Prayer; Religion; Sorrow; Sadness; Suffering; Misery; Theology LABOR AND PRAYER, by JAMES RYDER RANDALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Despite the wisdom of the past Last Line: Link us with that electric chain! Subject(s): God; Labor & Laborers; Prayer; Work; Workers LAKE KAMPESKA, by ADELINE M. JENNEY Poem Text First Line: God, you have walked with us here! Last Line: That for you is the earnest of onset. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Worship LAMENT PSALM TWENTY-FOUR, by ANNE WEEMS Poem Source First Line: O my god, it is not fair! Last Line: Who is life eternal Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation LAST DAYS OF MOSES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: He who had confronted the pharaoh of egypt Last Line: Without setting foot in the promised land Subject(s): Prayer LAST NICKEL RANCH: PLAINS, MONTANA, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the living room of the trailer, the father of the woman Last Line: Into the pines. Subject(s): Montana; Prayer; Ranch Life LAST PLAGUES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: After a crater erupts, volcanic ash may blacken Last Line: To make a bright blaze of hope for our world Subject(s): Prayer LAST PRAYER, by LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography Subject(s): Prayer LAST PRAYER, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Before the beginning thou hast foreknown the end Last Line: O lord all-merciful, be merciful to me. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer LAST PRAYER OF MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, by WILLIS GAYLORD CLARK Poem Source First Line: It was the holy twilight hour, and clouds, in crimson pride Subject(s): Mary, Queen Of Scots (1542-1587); Prayer LAST SUPPER IN MONTANA, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: My father-in-law begins the feast Last Line: Kept flying through the leaves. Subject(s): Divorce; Fathers-in-law; Food & Eating; Montana; Prayer LASTNESS: 2, by GALWAY KINNELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: A black bear sits alone Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer LASTNESS: 2, by GALWAY KINNELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A black bear sits alone Last Line: And smelled the grasslands and the ferns Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer LATE, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: I name the dead I loved and love Last Line: For candles to shiver and go out Subject(s): Christmas; Night; Prayer LAWS OF PURIFICATION, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Though it was difficult, long ago, to heal Last Line: Make our souls pure, as they came from you Subject(s): Prayer LEARNING HOW TO PRAY, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: When I die, I will practice the humble submission Last Line: All creatures tumbling under the canopy of clouds Subject(s): Angels; Knees; Prayer; Religion; Soul LENTEN STANZAS, by ROBERT CORDING Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: And how should I wait? Should I list Last Line: More earnestly for the strength to wait here in the dark Subject(s): Absence; Prayer LESSONS OF THE WILDERNESS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: And now, israel, what is it that the lord your god Last Line: You have exalted us with your commandment %to love you Subject(s): Prayer LET ME GUIDE A LITTLE CHILD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Dear lord, I do not ask Subject(s): Prayer LET US COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE, by WILLIAM LUDLUM Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer LETTER TO A HUMANIST, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Men and women are the messengers of god Last Line: When you accept and love another person, %the messiah draws near Subject(s): Prayer LETTER TO GOD, by MARK DOTY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: The dogs were tired and bewildered Last Line: It’s still possible a reply might reach them Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology LIFE OF SARAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We have heard, as our ancestors heard Last Line: And the night - sounds of america Subject(s): Prayer LIGHT, by HELEN LOUISE WELSHIMER Poem Source First Line: It was so dark along my little street Subject(s): Prayer LIGHT AT EVENING TIME, by R. H. ROBINSON Poem Source First Line: Holy father, cheer our way Subject(s): Prayer LINES FOR A FRIEND'S HOUSE, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God bless this house and all within it Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Prayer LINES FOR AN ALBUM, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I would not trace the hackneyed phrase Last Line: My spirit hand has written there. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Peace; Prayer; Writing & Writers LINES ON A PICTURE OF A GIRL IN THE ATTITUDE OF A PRAYER BY THE ARTIST GRUSE, by THOMAS CAMPBELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Was man e'er doomed that beauty made Last Line: Impassive on thy beauty. Subject(s): Paintings & Painters; Prayer LISTEN, LORD: A PRAYER, by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, we come this morning Last Line: To wait for that great gittin’-up morning—amen Subject(s): God; Prayer LITTLE FINGERS, by MIRIAM DEL BANCO Poem Text First Line: Little hands and dimpled fingers Last Line: That shall echo through your dreams. Subject(s): Children; Gentility; Kindness; Love; Prayer; Childhood LITTLE JESUS, by FRANCIS THOMPSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Little jesus, wast thou shy Last Line: Has not changed since thou wast young! Variant Title(s): Ex Ore Infantium;a Child's Prayer Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Prayer; Childhood; Nativity, The LITTLE PRAYER, by SAMUEL ELLSWORTH KISER Poem Source First Line: That I may not in blindness grope Last Line: Or profit I have tried to get Subject(s): Prayer LONG IS THE WAY, by LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Long is the way, o lord! Last Line: From life to life? Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise Subject(s): Prayer LORD'S PRAYER REVISITED, by DAN QUISENBERRY Poem Source First Line: O lord my god, my father, my dad, my daddy, me da Last Line: And good hot food. Forever and longer. Amen Subject(s): Prayer LORD, GIVE ME FAITH, by DWIGHT EDWARDS MARVIN Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer LORD, GRANT US GRACE TO REST UPON THY WORD, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Lord, grant us grace Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer; Rest LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER; A PARAPHRASE OF THE 102ND PSALM, by JOHN CLARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, hear my prayer when trouble glooms Last Line: But still regard the destitute Subject(s): Bible; Prayer; Religion; Theology LORD, I AM FEEBLE AND OF MEAN ACCOUNT, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Of aught beside wherein to sink or mount Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer; God; Weakness LORD, I AM THINE, by SAMUEL DAVIES Poem Source First Line: Lord, I am thine, entirely thine Last Line: And on that grace I dare depend Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation LORD, MAKE ME PURE, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Lord, keep me so Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer; Virtue LORD, TEACH US HOW TO PLAY!, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Mid clashing creeds and civic strife Last Line: And teach us how to pray! Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Religious Education; Theology; Sunday Schools; Yeshivas; Parochial Schools LORD, TEACH US TO LOVE, by JOHN W. DE GRUCHY Poem Source First Line: It is easy, lord, to mouth the word Last Line: Teach us to forgive as you have forgiven us Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation LORD, WHAT HAVE I TO OFFER? SICKENING FEAR, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Only sift out my sin Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): God; Judgment Day; Sin; Prayer LORD, WHO LOVEST LITTLE CHILDREN, by M. R. Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer LOVE SPEAKETH, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Why hast thou given me these gyves to bear Last Line: It is not well, o lord, it is not well! Subject(s): God; Hearts; Love; Prayer LOVE TO THE CHURCH, by TIMOTHY DWIGHT Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I love thy kingdom, lord Last Line: And brighter bliss of heaven. Variant Title(s): Psalm 137 Subject(s): Christianity; Churches; Prayer; Reformation; Cathedrals LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the center of the torah is the book of leviticus Last Line: At the inmost center of our lives Subject(s): Prayer LOVE'S CONSCIENCE IN PRAYER, by GERTRUDE FRENCH Poem Text First Line: Horizon melts to darkness cold Last Line: To finish endless miles. Subject(s): Life; Love; Prayer LOVE'S MESSAGES, by JULIO FLOREZ Poem Source First Line: When, far away, alone upon the deep Last Line: In the soft starlight, tremulous and fair! Subject(s): Love; Prayer LUX IN TENEBRIS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At night what things will stalk abroad Last Line: Will spread a rainbow wing. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Death; Ghosts; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Supernatural; Dead, The MABEL'S GRACE, by BELLE RICHARDSON HARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sit up, little kitty Last Line: For chris' sake, amen. Subject(s): Prayer MAGIC, by LOUISE LOUIS Poem Text First Line: A feeble glow springs from the tallow Last Line: "finds wings!" Subject(s): Life; Magic; Prayer MAHABHARATA: THE MORNING PRAYER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Our lord the prophet (peace to him!) doth write Last Line: Read fatihah forth beneath the mehrab-board Subject(s): Hinduism;india;prayer;religion; Theology MAIRI'S DRAFTS: OSLO, 1085, by DEENA LINETT Poem Source First Line: Olaf and erik go south when the sun Last Line: I know I love the old gods more Subject(s): Farewell; Prayer; Saint Kilda (scotland); Travel MAKE ME KIND, by DUNCAN MCNEIL Poem Source First Line: God make me kind! Subject(s): Prayer MAKE THY WAY MINE, by GEORGIANA KLINGLE HOLMES Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Father, hold thou my hands Alternate Author Name(s): Klingle, George Subject(s): Prayer MARRIAGE PRAYER, by GERALD MASSEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord of life, look smiling down Alternate Author Name(s): Bandiera Subject(s): Prayer MASTER HANDS; TO DOCTOR ST. GEORGE FECHTIG, by LAVINIA R. CLARK Poem Text First Line: Strong, magic hands Last Line: The tenderness of prayer. Subject(s): Hands; Physicians; Prayer; Doctors MASTER OF ALL WORLDS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Master of all worlds, the world of realtiy Last Line: Be again our parent and lead us from our childish ways Subject(s): Prayer MATER DOLOROSA, by PATRICK MACGILL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He raised the latch in his father's door Last Line: For mary, mother, hears an' sees. Subject(s): Absence; Grief; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Solitude; Women - Bible; Separation; Isolation; Sorrow; Sadness; Virgin Mary; Loneliness MATINS, by JOHN HUSTON FINLEY Poem Source First Line: These things I do engage to do Subject(s): Prayer MATINS, by MYRTLE WRIGHT GILILLAND Poem Text First Line: The opalescent mists have spun Last Line: Begin to pray. Subject(s): Prayer MATINS AT SAINT MARY'S, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Richard, the lion-hearted Last Line: And the gray monks pray for me!' Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Prayer; War MATTENS, OR MORNING PRAYER, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When with the virgin morning thou dost rose Last Line: Shall make thy actions with their ends to meet. Subject(s): Prayer MATTHEW 6: 9-13. LORD'S PRAYER, by NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE Poem Source First Line: After this manner therefore pray ye: our father Subject(s): Prayer MATTHEW: 14, 23, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It is the quiet evening time, the sun is in the west Last Line: That fount of blessings all untold shall never, never cease. Subject(s): Prayer MAY, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Domestic smoke pours a taste of gleanings Last Line: The blue thread of broken breaths! Subject(s): Incas; Labor And Laborers; Prayer; Shepherds And Shepherdesses MAY SUNDAY, by BERNICE LESBIA KENYON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Bells would be good if they could keep their place Last Line: That break the deep enchantment of this hour! Alternate Author Name(s): Gilkyson, Walter, Mrs. Subject(s): Bells; Churches; Prayer; Public Worship; Sabbath; Cathedrals; Church Attendance; Sunday MCGONAGALL'S ODE TO THE KING, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh! God, I thank thee for restoring king edward the seventh's health again Last Line: As emperor of india and king edward the vii.—amen. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Odes (as Poetic Form); Prayer MEANING OF PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A breath of prayer in the morning Subject(s): Prayer MEDIEVAL NORMAN SONG: 8, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "o love, my love, and perfect bliss!" Last Line: The sweet winds at their play Subject(s): Grief;prayer; Sorrow;sadness MEDITATION, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If thou, lord god, willest to judge Last Line: Thee, the high judge, and their sin. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): God; Jesus Christ; Prayer; War; World War I; First World War MEDITATION IN CHURCH (TO MY MOTHER), by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: The soft, clear tones of organ heard Last Line: All these and more, thou art to me. Subject(s): Churches; Meditation; Prayer; Cathedrals MEMORY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Loaded with everything I have done Last Line: And you have returned me to life Subject(s): Prayer MEN AND BIRTH; THE UNEXPLAINABLE, by HAKI R. MADHUBUTI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Malepractice and maleabsence issue is loneliness & limiting Last Line: Smiles occasional tears and undying commitment Alternate Author Name(s): Lee, Don L. Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer MENDICANT, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: Coming down san pasqual mountain on a day Last Line: Those damp wooden beads Subject(s): Crying; Grief; Jesus Christ; Prayer MIAMI BEACH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: And do you know the land where orange trees bloom? Last Line: Although his door is closed, his bed is narrow Subject(s): Prayer MIDNIGHT PRAYER, by CHAIM NACHMAN BIALIK Poem Source First Line: Stormy night. A fierce wind rolls Last Line: A jew rising early for the midnight prayer Alternate Author Name(s): Bialik, Hayim Nahman; Byalik, Chaim Nachman Subject(s): Prayer MINISTER'S PRAYER, by J. M. BEMISS Poem Source First Line: O god, help me proclaim thy truth Subject(s): Prayer MISSIONARY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O matchless honor, all unsought Subject(s): Prayer MOMENT IN THE MORNING, by ARTHUR LEWIS TUBBS Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer MONSTRA TE ESSE MATREM, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O mary mother, pray for one Last Line: Kneeling before the mercy gate. Subject(s): Catholics; Cavalry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Prayer; Women In The Bible; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Virgin Mary MONTH OF OUR FREEDOM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The month of our freedom %shall be the beginning of all months for us Last Line: Of a free people, loving and serving god Subject(s): Prayer MORNING, by JOHN KEBLE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hues of the rich unfolding morn Last Line: To live more nearly as we pray Subject(s): Morning; Prayer MORNING GLORIES, by JEAN-MARIE WELCH Poem Source First Line: The summer she was told Last Line: Like his prayer Subject(s): Absence; Plantation Life; Prayer MORNING INVOCATION, by SOLOMON IBN GABIROL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At morn I ask thee, lend thy shelt'ring aid! Last Line: Dwelleth my soul, thy gift divine! Alternate Author Name(s): Ibn Gabirol; Solomon Ben Yehuda Ibn Gabirol Subject(s): God; Jews; Prayer; Judaism MORNING PRAYER, by JOSEPH VON EICHENDORFF Poem Text First Line: O silence, wondrous and profound Last Line: Before thee to eternity. Subject(s): Prayer MORNING PRAYER, by CALVIN W. LAUFER Poem Source First Line: O god, who comest with the dawn Subject(s): Prayer MORNING PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I thank thee, father, for my rest Subject(s): Prayer MORNING PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now I wake and see the light Subject(s): Prayer MORNING PRAYER SONG, by JAN KARAFIAT Poem Source First Line: O, our dear god Last Line: And let us love one another. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation MOSES AND AARON, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Sometimes we have dwelt on the sufferings Last Line: To reduce our plagues to a flick of wine %on a white tablecloth? Subject(s): Prayer MOSES, MOSES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In your tent in the wilderness Last Line: But left us with feet that have not entered Subject(s): Prayer MOST BLESSED FOREVER, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The prayer of many a day is all fulfilled Last Line: "sweetest and fullest, ""most blessed forever!" Subject(s): Blessings; Prayer MOTHER NIGHTINGALE, by ESTEBAN MANUEL DE VILLEGAS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I have seen a nightingale Last Line: Answer, - 'that I never will' Subject(s): Mourning; Prayer MOTHER'S PRAYER AT HER SON'S CIRCUMCISION, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: To carry a child in this threatening world takes faith Last Line: We and our children and, god helping us, our children's %children Subject(s): Prayer MOTHER'S PRAYER AT THE NAMING OF HER DAUGHTER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: To carry a child in this threatening world takes faith Last Line: We and our children, and, god helping us, our children's %children Subject(s): Prayer MOTHER'S TRUST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Beneath the bloodstained lintel I with my children stand Subject(s): Prayer MOTHER-PRAYER, by MARGARET WIDDEMER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, make my loving a guard for them Alternate Author Name(s): Schauffler, Mrs. Robert H. Subject(s): Prayer MOTHERS - AND OTHERS, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Others weary of the noise Last Line: Mothers pray, and pray, and pray. Subject(s): Mothers; Prayer MOUNTAIN SANCTUARIES, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A child midst ancient mountains I have stood Last Line: He sought high mountains, there apart to pray. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer; Sanctuaries MOUNTAINEER'S PRAYER, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Gird me with the strength of thy steadfast hills Last Line: In the life that I share with thee! Subject(s): Mountain Climbing; Prayer MR MACANDREW WRITES FROM ST KILDA, by DEENA LINETT Poem Source First Line: I have put aside all thoughts of helping these people Last Line: Servant, reverend george macandrew of dumblane Subject(s): Child Molesting; Clergy; Irish Language; Prayer; Religion; Saint Kilda (scotland) MUSIC, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The music begins, sparkles like diamonds Last Line: Rising in the shimmering air, %visions of ascending worlds Subject(s): Prayer MY CONSCIENCE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sometimes my conscience says Last Line: "and allus think o' me!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Morality; Prayer; Ethics MY DAILY PRAYER, by GRENVILLE KLEISER Poem Source First Line: If I can do some good today Subject(s): Prayer MY DAUGHTER, MY SON, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: My daughter %chattering, she pulls dresses off hangers Last Line: Is the tender thrust of the seedling %that cracks the rock Subject(s): Prayer MY EASTER PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: May you walk a little surer Subject(s): Prayer MY FATHER AND I, by CHARLES BADGER CLARK JR. Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My father prayed as he drew a bead on the graycoats Last Line: What is the matter? Alternate Author Name(s): Clark, Badger Subject(s): Fathers & Sons; God; Murder; Prayer; War MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE', by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When, sin-stricken, burdened, and weary Subject(s): Prayer MY LITANY, by BLANCHE C. HOWLETT Poem Text First Line: O lord, deliver me from snobbery Last Line: Reality, existence, knowledge, bliss. Subject(s): Prayer; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano (1882-1945) MY LITTLE TREE, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They tell me that my little tree Last Line: And evermore abound. Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Belief; Creed MY MORNING PRAYER, by ANNA FRENCH JOHNSON Poem Text First Line: When every head is bowed Last Line: Before heaven's door -- my prayer! Subject(s): Morning; Prayer MY MOTHER'S PRAYER, by T. C. O'KANE Poem Text First Line: As I wandered round the homestead Last Line: Even from my trundle bed. Subject(s): Prayer; Mothers MY ONLY PLEA, by WALTER J. KUHN Poem Source First Line: Just one thing, o master, I ask today Subject(s): Prayer MY PERIOD HAD COME FOR PRAYER, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: I worshipped -- did not 'pray' Variant Title(s): Poem: 564; Poem: 52 Subject(s): Prayer; Worship MY PLEDGE, by CHARLES BADGER CLARK JR. Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This I declare: as I trudge the road Last Line: "a sweet contentment fills your sky." Alternate Author Name(s): Clark, Badger Subject(s): God; Heaven; Prayer; Paradise MY PRAYER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "lord jesus, make thyself to me" Last Line: "more dear, more intimately nigh / than e'en the sweetest earthly tie" Subject(s): Jesus Christ;prayer MY PRAYER, by MAGDALEN BECK Poem Text First Line: Jesus, son of god, my saviour Last Line: Amen. Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by CHARLOTTE LOUISE BERTLESEN Poem Text First Line: May it ever be said of the one that was I Last Line: She gallantly reached for her star. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Spirituality; Theology MY PRAYER, by LUCY CARRUTH Poem Source First Line: If the way be rough with thorns and stones Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by EMMELINE CUST Poem Text First Line: O god, my god, where'er thou art Last Line: And, pitying, remember me. Alternate Author Name(s): Cust, Nina Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by LOUISE GEWIN Poem Text First Line: Dear lord, I pray for simple things Last Line: Don't you? Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by GERTRUDE B. GUNDERSON Poem Text First Line: I pray my soul may be a vital one Last Line: And straight, as crowded pines in forests do. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology MY PRAYER, by CAROLINE MCCARTY Poem Text First Line: Give me a hard, hard row to hoe Last Line: And the courage to bear and not show it. Subject(s): Prayer; Strength MY PRAYER, by MARK GUY PEARSE Poem Text First Line: I kneel to pray Last Line: Have thy way perfectly. Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by DOROTHY FILSON STEWART Poem Text First Line: My god, in thee I put my trust Last Line: When work on earth is done. Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by HENRY DAVID THOREAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Great god, I ask thee for no meaner pelf Last Line: Or overrated thy designs. Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I do not ask, my god, for mystic power Last Line: Of calm content. Subject(s): Prayer MY PRAYER FOR TODAY, by MAUD AKERS Poem Text First Line: Keep me, father, kindly hold me Last Line: That thou art love. Subject(s): God; Prayer MY QUIET HOURS, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At evening, the labor done Last Line: Am blessedly alone with god! Subject(s): Prayer MY RISEN LORD, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "my risen lord, I feel thy strong protection" Last Line: This easter day Subject(s): "easter;holidays;jesus Christ;prayer;resurrection, The;" The Resurrection MY SAINT, by ANNE DEVOORE Poem Text First Line: My arms are empty, and my eyes Last Line: And whisper masses for the dead. Subject(s): Clergy; Memory; Prayer; Saints; Worship; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops MY TALIT, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You took me to your synagogue %for the first time on yom kippur, 1941 Last Line: I am part of the whiteness, %part of the silent prayer for purity Subject(s): Prayer MY WHITE-CAPPED NURSE, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Day by day, with unconscious grace Last Line: And I inhale the fragrance there. Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Prayer; Dead, The; Paradise NATALITIUM: MARTIJ 13, 1643, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: What rash & hasty things are yeares, wch run Last Line: Can swell so high, as is thy heavn, & thee. Subject(s): Aging; Mortality; Prayer; Time NATALITIUM: MARTIJ 13, 1645, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Tire'd with my psyche, (for ye song Last Line: Then, whilst in ease I live, of these soft poisons die. Subject(s): Birth; Prayer; Child Birth; Midwifery NEARING THE FORD, by DWIGHT EDWARDS MARVIN Poem Source First Line: Kindle, o lord, along the way Subject(s): Prayer NETWORK, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When we walk with nature as a friend Last Line: Keeps us in life and sustains us here and everywhere Subject(s): Prayer NEW CHURCH, by CHI-HA KIM Poem Source First Line: When grass beckons %and soil and water shout Last Line: Am I dreaming? Subject(s): Churches; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Prisons And Prisoners; Religion NEW MOON, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: If god were the sun, then israel might be Last Line: The moonlight beauty of holiness Subject(s): Prayer NEW YEAR, by MARIE BARTON Poem Source First Line: I thank thee, god, for new year's day Subject(s): Prayer NEW YEAR, by HOMERA HOMER-DIXON Poem Source First Line: Upon the threshold of the year we stand Subject(s): Prayer NEW YEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Dear master, for this coming year Subject(s): Prayer NEW YEAR PRAYER, by EDGAR DANIEL KRAMER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: As the old year seeks the shadows Subject(s): Prayer NEW YEAR'S MORNING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We humbly ask, dear master Subject(s): Prayer NEW YEAR'S MOTTOES: 4, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Crown the year with thy goodness, lord Last Line: As the crystal mountain-rills. Subject(s): Holidays; New Year; Prayer NEWS, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: What haste, fond jock! Nay thou shalt longer stay Last Line: But grant these old things are the greatest news. Subject(s): News; Prayer NIGHT, by GEORGE CRABBE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The sober stillness of the night Last Line: Instruct me how to pray. Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Bedtime NIGHT-WATCH PRAYER, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, thy peaceful gift restored Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Prayer NIGHTCAP, by DAVID MERRITT CARLYLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Grateful prayer to god above Last Line: Rain upon a roof of tin. Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Sleep; Bedtime NO SHELTERING PLACE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The lord gave moses no sheltering place Last Line: In steadfast obedience to your teachings Subject(s): Prayer NOAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When the sun rises and the night falls Last Line: For god's blessings, bright as the rainbow %in the shining sky Subject(s): Prayer NORTH, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The rising sun not beet Last Line: To this downward dance. Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Nature; Prayer NOT MY WILL, by GREEN FOREST Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer NOT THE LAST POEM FOR BETTY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I loved you because we were both grotesque Last Line: Is a glow rubbed up by a rag of love Subject(s): Prayer NOT TO BE MINISTERED TO, by MALTBIE DAVENPORT BABCOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, I pray / that for this day Last Line: Not to be loved, but to love. Variant Title(s): Today, O Lord Subject(s): Prayer; Worship NOVEMBER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The dried leaves rattle against the stone wall Last Line: The soul may be warm in the radiance of god Subject(s): Prayer NOW, by LAURA STILL Poem Source First Line: Now it is our turn Last Line: Send us love-send us power- %send us grace Subject(s): Grief; Prayer; Tears NOW AS THEN, by ANNE RIDLER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When under edward or henry the english armies Last Line: Like minot and the rest, groping we pray %'lord, turn us again, confer on us victory' Subject(s): Prayer; World War Ii NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: I pray the lord my soul to take Subject(s): Prayer NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP, by MARY WOOLSEY HOWLAND Poem Text First Line: Golden head so lowly bending Last Line: Rising to the throne divine. Subject(s): Children; Prayer; Sleep; Childhood NOW I LAY ME', by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I pass from earth away Last Line: When I lay me down to sleep Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer; Death NOW I LAY THEE DOWN TO SLEEP, by EMILY DICKINSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: I pray the lord thy soul to make Variant Title(s): Poem: 1539; Poem: 157 Subject(s): Prayer NOW IN THE DAYS OF YOUTH, by WALTER J. MATHAMS Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer NURSE'S PRAYER, by RUTH WINANT WHEELER Poem Source First Line: Because the day that stretches out for me Subject(s): Prayer O CORPOREAL, by ELIZABETH MCBRIDE Poem Source First Line: We cleared the house and built a wall inside Last Line: We hope we will not have to choose between water and silence, %water and fire ... Between water and Subject(s): Prayer; Religion O GOD, HOW MANY YEARS AGO, by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS Poem Text Poet's Biography Last Line: Wherever there are men Alternate Author Name(s): Myers, Frederic Subject(s): Prayer O HAPPY HOME, by KARL JOHANN PHILIPP SPITTA Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer O HOLY GHOST, ARISE, by A. J. GORDON Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer O MY GOD DO NOT PART FROM THEE, by ESREFOGLU Poem Source Last Line: Do not part the sultan from his servant Subject(s): Prayer O THAT THE SORROWFUL JOY, by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O that the sorrowful joy, that the fears and the tumult of loving Last Line: All that could never be told, god, let me tell it to thee! Alternate Author Name(s): Myers, Frederic Subject(s): Prayer ODE ON THE PASSION, by THOMAS WARTON THE ELDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In sable clad, urania come Last Line: And proud captivity an humbled captive led! Subject(s): Catholics; Christianity; Crucifixion; Death; Passion; Piety; Prayer; Sin; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Dead, The ODYSSEY AND THE EXODUS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Ulysses sailed the wine - dark sea Last Line: On the journey which will bring peace to us all Subject(s): Prayer OF COURSE - I PRAYED, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Than this smart misery Subject(s): Prayer OF COURSE - I PRAYED, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Than this smart misery Variant Title(s): Poem: 376; Poem: 58 Subject(s): Prayer OFFERING, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A black hat in a sunday pew Last Line: And something thrives upon our thirst Subject(s): Prayer; Religion OFFERINGS, by WILLIAM JOLLIFF Poem Source First Line: The image rests. It waits in mind Last Line: We eat their flesh to keep the vision, vision Subject(s): Prayer OLNEY HYMNS: 24. PRAYER FOR CHILDREN, by WILLIAM COWPER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Gracious lord, our children see Last Line: Stoop, and bear the brood away. Subject(s): Children; Prayer; Childhood OLNEY HYMNS: 29. EXHORTATION TO PRAYER, by WILLIAM COWPER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What various hindrances we meet Last Line: "hear what the lord has done for me." Subject(s): Prayer ON A CERTAIN SPINSTER WHO LINGERED IN CHURCH, by ANNA BUNSTON DE BARY Poem Text First Line: Not hers the hungry gaze of souls unwed Last Line: And needs must wait till each have said his prayer. Subject(s): Churches; Despair; Prayer; Cathedrals ON ATTENTION, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sacred attention! True effectual pray'r! Last Line: Pure, unconsum'd, the faithful victim flames. Subject(s): Mankind; Prayer; Human Race ON CEDAR LAKE, 1957, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Before our skates had touched the pond that day Last Line: Take flight and dip and swerve %like gulls. We fly, we fly Subject(s): Prayer; Sports ON CLEAR NIGHTS I WATCH, by SHIRLEY KAUFMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Over the %threshold Subject(s): Arabs; Jerusalem; Jews; Middle East - Conflicts; Night; Palestine; Prayer ON FIRST LOOKING INTO MY SON'S CHEMISTRY BOOK: O, by HUMBERT WOLFE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Nobody can see you, hear you, taste, touch, or smell you Last Line: Who do you think you are, %god or somebody? Subject(s): Prayer ON KNOCKING OVER MY GLASS WHILE READING SHARON OLDS, by KIM THERESA ADDONIZIO Poem Source First Line: The milk spread, %a translucent stain Last Line: To refill my glass %with her wild and holy blood Subject(s): Convents; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Nuns; Praise; Prayer; Statues; Women - Bible ON SEEING A YOUNG LADY AT HER DEVOTIONS, by LUCRETIA MARIA DAVIDSON Poem Text First Line: She knelt, and her dark blue eye was rais'd Last Line: Like a star sinking down on the breast of the ocean. Subject(s): Prayer ON THE BEACH AT FONTANA, by JAMES JOYCE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wind whines and whines the shingle Last Line: Ache of love Subject(s): Fathers; Love; Men; Prayer; Seashore; Beach; Coast; Shore ON THE BEACH AT FONTANA, by JAMES JOYCE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wind whines and whines the shingle Last Line: And in my heart how deep unending %ache of love! Subject(s): Fathers; Love; Men; Prayer; Seashore ON THE DEATH OF ALFRED TENNYSON, by CONDE BENOIST PALLEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who took the laurel from the brow Last Line: And kept the lily's whiteness fair. Subject(s): Death; Memory; Prayer; Tennyson, Alfred (1809-1892); Dead, The; Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron ON THE DEATH OF HER MOTHER (1631), by ANNE DE ROHAN Poem Source First Line: After suffering so much strain Last Line: Washed in the great creator's blood Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation ON THE PASSING OF KING GEORGE V, by JOHN MASEFIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When time has sifted motives, passions, deeds Last Line: And ventured to a nobler marching word. Alternate Author Name(s): Masefield, John Edward Subject(s): Death; Epitaphs; George V, King Of England (1865-1936); Memory; Prayer; Rest; Dead, The ON THE ROAD TO JERICHO, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: On road to jericho one day Last Line: And each passed by on the other side. Subject(s): Prayer; Sabbath; Temples; Sunday; Mosques ON TRANSLATING THE PSALMS, by SAMPSON GIDEON JR. Poem Text First Line: How great thy thoughts, how glorious thy designs Last Line: That all the world in duty must esteem. Alternate Author Name(s): Guideon, Sampson, Jr.; Eardley, Baron Subject(s): Bible; Jews; Praise; Prayer; Judaism ONE BLESSING HAD I THAN THE REST, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: I speculate no more Subject(s): Dreams; Prayer; Heaven ONE DAY, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: The old killer does as he pleases Last Line: One day he'll make a sacrifice of praise. Subject(s): Crime And Criminals; Prayer ONE SHORT HOUR, by RICHARD CHENEVIX TRENCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, what a change within us one short hour Last Line: And joy and strength and courage are with thee? Variant Title(s): Prayer;an Hour With Thee;the Power Of Prayer;in Thy Presence Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology ONE STEP AT A TIME, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There's a mine of comfort for you and me Last Line: A single step at a time. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Faith; Pilgrimages & Pilgrims; Prayer; Roads; Travel; Belief; Creed; Paths; Trails; Journeys; Trips ONLY THE YOUNG, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Grief taints my ripening peach, guilt browns my pear Last Line: For perfect joy, long life disqualifies the soul Subject(s): Prayer OPEN MY EYES, by BERTHA GERNEAUX WOODS Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer ORA PRO ME, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O pray for me! Lo, here thy lover lies! Last Line: For me. Subject(s): Prayer ORACLE AT SUNRISE, by SAM HAMILL Poem Source First Line: The tall shadows of nightfall Last Line: I steady myself and begin my morning prayer Subject(s): Prayer ORGAN SONGS: A PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I look back upon my life nigh spent Last Line: A fool I bring thee to be made a child. Subject(s): Forgiveness; Life; Prayer; Redemption; Clemency ORGAN SONGS: A PRAYER FOR THE PAST, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All sights and sounds of day and year Last Line: What home is too may know? Subject(s): Aging; Children; Christianity; Death; Future Life; God; Life; Prayer; Childhood; Dead, The; Retribution; Eternity; After Life ORGAN SONGS: EVENING HYMN, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, whose daylight leadeth down Last Line: Go wandering toward thee. Subject(s): Evening; Forgiveness; God; Prayer; Sunset; Twilight; Clemency ORGAN SONGS: MORNING HYMN, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord of life, thy quickening voice Last Line: In thee I fall asleep. Subject(s): God; Prayer ORGAN SONGS: NOONTIDE HYMN, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I love thy skies, thy sunny mists Last Line: I love, then, ten times more! Subject(s): God; Love; Nature; Noon; Prayer ORGAN SONGS: PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We doubt the word that tells us: ask Last Line: Must have a boundless joy! Subject(s): God; Prayer ORGAN SONGS: WRITTEN FOR ONE IN SORE PAIN, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Shepherd, on before thy sheep Last Line: Thou wilt miss me—and wilt find! Subject(s): God; Healing; Jesus Christ; Pain; Prayer; Sickness; Cures; Suffering; Misery; Illness OSMAN AGA'S DEVOTION, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the sands of night are run Last Line: In regard to aga's prayers. Subject(s): Pilgrimages & Pilgrims; Prayer OTHER ROOM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lord, I doubt no more thy mercy Subject(s): Prayer OUR AIRMEN, by GERTRUDE ROBINSON DUGAN Poem Source First Line: Gracious god, our heavenly father Subject(s): Prayer OUR BURDEN BEARER, by PHILLIPS BROOKS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The little sharp vexations Last Line: Forget that we bore the burden %and carry away the song Subject(s): Prayer; Religion OUR COUNTRY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Dear god, our country needs thee Subject(s): Prayer OUR DAILY BREAD, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What is the daily bread Last Line: O christ, are satisfied! Subject(s): Bread; Prayer OUR FATHER,, by JORDAN MILLER Poem Source First Line: Which heaven art thou in Last Line: No one, father, only I. Subject(s): Prayer OUR FATHER, AS WE START THE DAY, by AGNES SMYTH KELSEY Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer OUR HIGH PRIEST, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Source First Line: He is our great high priest today Subject(s): Prayer OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, by CATHERINE MCALEESE Poem Text First Line: In a little chapel lowly / kneels a child Last Line: Of our lady of the rosary. Subject(s): Angels; Prayer; Saints OUR MISSIONARIES, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Forget them not, o christ, who stand Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer OUR PRAYER, by GEORGE HERBERT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou that hast given so much to me Last Line: Thy praise. Variant Title(s): Gratefulness;a Heart To Praise Thee Subject(s): Gratitude; Prayer; Religion; Theology OUR PRAYERS, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Art thou not weary of our selfish prayers Last Line: Let in thy sunshine, lord, on all that lives and grows! Subject(s): Prayer OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH, by GRENVILLE KLEISER Poem Source First Line: Lord god of hosts, we render thanks Subject(s): Prayer OUR THANKS, by NAN F. WEEKS Poem Source First Line: For home and friends and loved ones dear Subject(s): Prayer OUT OF MY NEED, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Out of my need and my helplessness I cry to you Last Line: Therefore I beg of you: hear me, help me, teach me Subject(s): Prayer OUT OF NAZARETH, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He shall sleep unscathed of thieves Last Line: "who loves allah and believes." Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Crime & Criminals; God; Prayer OUTSIDE THE CHURCH, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: The blind woman at the churchdoor Last Line: Counts coins dropping from god knows where. Subject(s): Begging And Beggars; Prayer; Public Worship OZARK ODES: TABLE GRACE, by CAROLYN D. WRIGHT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Bless lou vindie, bless truman Last Line: Their naturally suspicious part Alternate Author Name(s): Wright, C. D. Subject(s): Prayer PALM TREE, by ROSARIO CASTELLANOS Poem Source First Line: Lady of the winds Last Line: Poetry Subject(s): Poetry And Poets; Prayer PARENTS' PRAYER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You who have planted in the brain of every spider Last Line: The most beloved and delicate of all your creatures, %my children Subject(s): Prayer PARSON'S PRAYER, by RALPH SPAULDING CUSHMAN Poem Source First Line: I do not ask Subject(s): Prayer PARTING HYMN; 'DUNDEE', by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Father of mercies, heavenly friend Last Line: Rule thou our throneless land! Subject(s): American Civil War; Prayer; United States - History PASSAGE OF THE SEA OF REEDS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Then moses and the israelites sang this song to the lord Last Line: Of freedom and responsibility to choose our own ways Subject(s): Prayer PASTOR'S PRAYER, by GRACE E. TROY Poem Source First Line: Almighty god, may thoughts of thee Subject(s): Prayer PASTOR'S PRAYER FOR HIS CONGREGATION, by GRACE E. TROY Poem Source First Line: Lord, give thy people hearing ears Subject(s): Prayer PATIENCE, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: New come from church (a place where I Last Line: Patience is sure & ample victorie. Subject(s): Ambition; Fame; Patience; Prayer; Reputation PATIENCE OF A MAN OF PRAYER, by FRANCOIS DEBLUE Poem Source First Line: Like a careful lacemaker Last Line: From heaven or from earth Subject(s): Mankind; Patience; Prayer PEACE, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Text First Line: Peace in our time, o lord Last Line: Of all men everywhere! Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Subject(s): Peace; Prayer; Religion; Theology PEACE, by BEATRICE PLUMB Poem Source First Line: Within this humble thatched-roof place Subject(s): Prayer PEACE OF PRAYER, by HONAMI NAGATA Poem Source First Line: I cast my care on him Subject(s): Prayer PEACE ON EARTH, by MARIE BARTON Poem Source First Line: O thou good giver of all gifts Subject(s): Prayer PEACE ON EARTH: PROLOGUE, by GUDMUNDUR GUDMUNDSSON Poem Text First Line: Lord, god of peace, my spirit's high ideal Last Line: O, may it rise -- thy peace on earth restoring. Variant Title(s): Prologue To Peace On Earth Subject(s): Prayer PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 45. ALLAH-AL-MUJIB, by EDWIN ARNOLD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our lord the prophet (peace to him) doth write Last Line: Better is prayer than food or sleep! Variant Title(s): Ali And The Jew Subject(s): God; Islam; Jews; Prayer; Judaism PENDULUM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Like a pendulum I swing %from here, through center, to there Last Line: Shall I ever approach or recede %from the point of my suspension? Subject(s): Prayer PENTECOST, by ANNETTE KOHN Poem Text First Line: Down by the shining sea Last Line: The treasure of the lord. Subject(s): God; Hebrew Language; Jews; Prayer; Sinai, Mount; Judaism PENTECOST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We thank you, compassionate god Last Line: Through jesus our crucified and risen savior. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PETITION, by JOHN DRINKWATER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, I pray: that for each happiness Last Line: And beauty was his king. Subject(s): God; Prayer PETITION (2), by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: God of the silence! Must my prayer be vain Last Line: For her whose lips will laugh no more with spring? Subject(s): Love; Prayer PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU AT THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD IN ASCONA, by THOM TAMMARO Poem Source First Line: Far from our village on the other side of the hill, we found the Last Line: The house of the dead - so full of life and love Subject(s): Altars; Churches; Death; Photography And Photographers; Pilgrims And Pilgrimages; Prayer; Stones; Travel PILGRIMS, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: She wears the decades like pearls round her neck Last Line: To the ageless mountain air Subject(s): Aging; Pearls; Pilgrims And Pilgrimages; Prayer PLACE OF PRAYER, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer PLACE-RITUALS, by MURIEL RUKEYSER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the word our lips caress, our teeth bite Subject(s): Prayer; Infinity; Christianity PLANTING, by THOMAS EDWARD BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who would be planted chooseth not the soil Last Line: Thou plantest me, only I would be planted. Alternate Author Name(s): Brown, T. E. Subject(s): Prayer PLEA, by ADELAIDE HINKLE Poem Text First Line: Another autumn night Last Line: She is so new asleep. Subject(s): Prayer POEM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: With words %I must make a poem Last Line: And create the sensation %as it flows down your throat Subject(s): Prayer POEMS FROM NA KEIKI O HAWAII: PRAYER FOR BIDDY, by BEATRICE KIRSTEN HOFGAARD Poem Text First Line: Biddy wouldn't eat her corn Last Line: "she'll be all dead by then." Subject(s): Hens; Prayer POET'S DUST AND A STAR, by HALA JEAN HAMMOND Poem Text First Line: Stript to ash in a white urn Last Line: At the breast of a mother-sky. Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Mourning; Poetry & Poets; Prayer; Sky; Stars; Dead, The; Paradise; Bereavement POETIC EPIGRAMS: 20. MIST AT NIGHT, by CALE YOUNG RICE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Have they become this wraith Last Line: Of weary sad unfaith? Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Bedtime POSTMORTEM, by CLARE ROSSINI Poem Source First Line: Having stood at the edge of a hole dug Last Line: And on fake metal, the thud of living rose Subject(s): Hymns (as Literary Form); Prayer; Waxworks POSTPONED, by JAMES CHRISTIAN LINDBERG Poem Text First Line: God! Did I hear you call? Yesterday? Today? Last Line: You see, I'm busy, because you made me that way. Subject(s): Ambition; Death; God; Hope; Learning; Prayer; Dead, The; Optimism POWER SAWS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the summer %the saws were buzzing and whining everywhere Last Line: In greeting and farewell, %like grandchildren Subject(s): Prayer POWERS THAT BE, by RUBY M. DAME Poem Text First Line: From dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return 1 dammrich, ethel m. I laughed today' Last Line: The universe remains the same without amends. Subject(s): Prayer PRAIRIE PRAYER, by MOLLY PEACOCK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Time rolls out like a prairie Last Line: Such contact would be prayer, %an endlessness inside there Subject(s): Prayer; Religion PRAISE (1), by GEORGE HERBERT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To write a verse or two is all the praise Last Line: And much, much more. Subject(s): Prayer PRAISE AND PRAYER, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I have been well, I have been ill Last Line: O help me wi' the lave! Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Subject(s): God; Prayer; Self-criticism PRAY AND PROSPER, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: First offer incense, then thy field and meads Last Line: Pray once, twice pray; and turn thy ground to gold. Subject(s): Prayer PRAY FOR ME, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the early morn awaketh Last Line: All he hath prepared for thee. Subject(s): Prayer PRAY FOR ME, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: On faith's mysterious heights you stand Last Line: If you, o friend, will pray for me! Subject(s): Prayer PRAY FOR ME!, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I beg of you calm souls - whose wondering pity Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Prayer PRAY FOR PEACE, by ELLEN BASS Poem Source First Line: Pray to whomever you kneel down to Last Line: Your prayer through the streets Subject(s): Peace; Prayer; War PRAY FOR PEACE, by JORDAN MILLER Poem Source First Line: Pray for peace, Last Line: Wave a last goodbye. Subject(s): Peace; Prayer PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER, by MARIANNE FARNINGHAM HEARN Poem Source First Line: I cannot tell why there should come to me Subject(s): Prayer PRAY REMEMBER THE POOR, by CHRISTOPHER SMART Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I just came by the prison door Last Line: As charitably great as he. Subject(s): Charity; Poverty; Prayer; Philanthropy PRAY WITH FAITH, by JOSEPH HART Poem Source First Line: Prayer is appointed to convey Subject(s): Prayer PRAY!, by IRENE ARNOLD Poem Source First Line: Pray in the early morning Subject(s): Prayer PRAY!, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pray! For earth has many a need Last Line: Pray! For jesus joins your prayer. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by SUSAN AIZENBERG Poem Source First Line: For skies bleaching like sheets in late august Last Line: Themselves against the sidewalk, %fragrant and dark %as roses crushed in a book Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by ANTON ALEXANDER VON AUERSPERG Poem Text First Line: Ye of darkness, dim dominioned Last Line: O'er my being, lovely night. Alternate Author Name(s): Grun, Anastasius Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by T. ALAN BROUGHTON Poem Source First Line: Sometimes I dream we sit on the porch Last Line: Each other hears, in present tense Subject(s): Prayer; Relationships; Sickness PRAYER, by EDNA WOODS CAMPBELL Poem Text First Line: Life serves me well, o god; let me know it more Last Line: That they may comfort me when life, at last, brings tears. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lighten up %why is your hand Last Line: Had to come by %this Subject(s): Faith; God; Prayer; Religion PRAYER, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How purely true, how deeply warm Last Line: The offering of fervent prayer. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by HAROLD COOK Poem Text First Line: Christ, / she is coming Last Line: Praying desolate. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by ABRAHAM COWLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: For the few hours of life alloted me Last Line: I'll thank for this, and go away content Subject(s): Freedom; Prayer PRAYER, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: At least to pray is left, is left Last Line: Hast thou no arm for me? Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by CAROL ANN DUFFY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Some days, although we cannot pray, a prayer Last Line: Darkness outside. Inside, the radio's prayer- / rockall. Malin. Dogger. Finisterre Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by CAROL ANN DUFFY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Some days, although we cannot pray, a prayer Last Line: Darkness outside. Inside, the radio's prayer - %rockall. Malin. Dogger. Finisterre Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Text First Line: Tis not the length of time we stay Last Line: To the heart of him who bears us. Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYER, by CHARLOTTE ELLIOT (1789-1871) Poem Source First Line: My god, is any hour so sweet Alternate Author Name(s): Elliott, Charlotte Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by RALPH WALDO EMERSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When success exalts thy lot Last Line: Are registered & answered still. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by JOHN CHIPMAN FARRAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Last night I crept across the snow Last Line: It could have been a christmas dream. Subject(s): Christmas; Dreams; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Nativity, The; Nightmares PRAYER, by JAMES ELROY FLECKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let me not know how sins and sorrows glide Last Line: How faint, how loud the bravest hearts have cried. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by EVELYN B. FULLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As here before. Thine altar now I kneel Last Line: That I may never be alone, doubting in a troubled world. Subject(s): Altars; Cross, The; Prayer PRAYER, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I do not pray for peace Last Line: Let me die fighting, lord! Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): God; Peace; Prayer; War PRAYER, by CLIFFORD GESSLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O thou elemental Last Line: Peace. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by PETER GETHING Poem Text First Line: I do not ask a truce Last Line: To fight tomorrow! Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by FANNIE H. GOSLIN Poem Text First Line: Dear god, please walk beside me Last Line: Thy guidance and blessing I seek. Subject(s): Fortitude; Prayer PRAYER, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Grant me, o lord, this day to see Last Line: But teach me so to live that I %can brother with each passer-by Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A prayer, that is said alone Last Line: But earth: such vowes nere reach gods eare. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by FLORENCE HOLBROOK Poem Source First Line: Not more of light I ask, o god Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by MATTHEW KAMM Poem Text First Line: Centuries of singing voices have gone Last Line: The counsel of the deathless singers near. Subject(s): Death Stone (legendary Stone); Prayer PRAYER, by HARRY HIBBARD KEMP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I kneel not now to pray that thou Last Line: For what I have not been. Variant Title(s): Thanks;a Prayer Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYER, by GRENVILLE KLEISER Poem Source First Line: God of the sunlight, god of the sea Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by LAURIE KUTCHINS Poem Source First Line: White heart of snowlight Last Line: Sluggish with pregnancy and winter %yessing the sun Subject(s): Birth; God; Prayer; Religion PRAYER, by LUTIE PRICE LESLIE Poem Text First Line: Guide me through the day, dear father Last Line: Dear father, lead me home. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My prayers, my god, flow from what I am not Last Line: If the lion in us pray-thou answered the lamb Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER, by CHARLES HENRY MACKINTOSH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let not the clouds return, after the rain Last Line: Welded by love, and not by blood and tears. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by MAURICE MAETERLINCK Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: You have seen my distress through the dark nights! Last Line: Resembles new life beneath the frozen ground Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by MARY OF HUNGARY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O god! Though sorrow be my fate Last Line: And will be ever nigh me. Alternate Author Name(s): Mary Of Austria Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by JUDSON MITCHAM Poem Source First Line: Who is equal to a seed, a piece of wood, plain rock Last Line: Of the skin, lonely mother of the breath Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the day is growing old Last Line: Shepherded by quiet prayer. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Sleep PRAYER, by EDUARD FRIEDRICH MORIKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, as thou wilt, bestow / light ease or heavy bearing Last Line: That peace may possess me. Alternate Author Name(s): Moricke, Eduard Friedrich Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God, god, how oft in what assault of prayer Last Line: Beat with the flow and falling of the sea. Alternate Author Name(s): Myers, Frederic Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by THEODORE PARKER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O thou eternal one, may I commune Last Line: Continual find me out, and make me clean %from all transgression, purified and blest Variant Title(s): Adam's Morning Hymn In Paradise; Hymn Of Our First Parents; Morning Hymn; Morning Hymn Of Adam And Ev Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by MOLLY PEACOCK Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Herbie sat the class down and told us how Subject(s): Religious Education; Sex; Prayer; Sunday Schools; Yeshivas; Parochial Schools PRAYER, by W. T. PEARMAN Poem Source First Line: When in the morning hour you rise Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Choked we live, and choked we die Last Line: Death! Subject(s): Breath; Death; Life; Prayer; Dead, The PRAYER, by EDWARD BLISS REED Poem Text First Line: She cannot tell my name / nor whence I came Last Line: When my child's call I hear, I catch her to my heart. Subject(s): Death - Children; Fathers & Daughters; Love; Prayer; Death - Babies PRAYER, by RUDAGI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The face is turned to mecca Last Line: And ignore the prayer Alternate Author Name(s): Rudaki, Abu' Abdullah Ja'far-ibn Mohammad; Rudaki, Ja'far Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let us leave our island woods grown dim Last Line: For the soul unhearing them is dead. Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): Death; God; Prayer; Soul; Dead, The PRAYER, by ADELAIDE FOERCH SCHINZEL Poem Text First Line: Dear god, if I should die and then Last Line: This is my prayer. Dear god, grant it me. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by PAULINE SCHROY Poem Text First Line: Lord, forgive Last Line: Thy radiant spirit walks abroad with men. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by JENNIFER SNYDER Poem Source First Line: Lord, make my blunders ring in their sleeves Last Line: Everthing stays like it is today, tonal %and cylindrical, born Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by ANNE STEELE Poem Source First Line: Dear refuge of my weary soul Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I ask good things that I detest Last Line: Thou lord of all. Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Subject(s): God; Prayer; Sin PRAYER, by CLAIRE STUDER-GOLL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the bright bay of your morning, o god Last Line: To create you anew out of my love. Alternate Author Name(s): Goll, Claire Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by BLEMA J. TATMAN Poem Text First Line: Holy spirit, heavenly one Last Line: Shedding forth thy light divine. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by RONALD STUART THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He kneeled down %dismissing his orisons Last Line: To gold by the affluence of that fountain Alternate Author Name(s): Thomas, R. S. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, give us more of faith Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by HENRY HALLAM TWEEDY Poem Source First Line: Eternal god, whose power upholds Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Heavenly father, hear our prayer Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Give me the faith that asks not 'why?' Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In this hour of worship Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Prayer is the mightiest force that men can yield Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: If you hear a prayer that moves you Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Prayer is work, dost thou believe it? Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: But since he heareth prayer at any time Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, the newness of this day Last Line: I will travel through with thee Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Prayer; Religion PRAYER, by DAVID WAGONER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From this one breath Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I do not undertake to say Last Line: "says ""pray, for prayer availeth much." Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Faith; Heaven; Hope; Life; Prayer; Soul; Belief; Creed; Paradise; Optimism PRAYER, by BERTYE YOUNG WILLIAMS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, not for more or longer days, dear lord Alternate Author Name(s): Williams, B. Y. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER (1), by GEORGE HERBERT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Prayer, the church's banquet, angels' age Last Line: The land of spices, something understood. Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYER AFTER YOUTH, by MAXWELL ANDERSON Poem Text First Line: Oh gods of all enchanting lies Last Line: That I am lost beyond devising. . . Subject(s): Mortality; Prayer; Youth PRAYER AND DEEDS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: No answer comes to those who pray Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER AT A WEDDING, by CHARLES CARROLL ALBERTSON Poem Source First Line: Giver of good and perfect gifts Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER AT CHRISTMAS TIME, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, in all the stir Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER AT NEW YEAR'S, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: For bringing us this fair new year Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER AT SEA AFTER VICTORY, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Through evening's bright repose Last Line: Oh! To the banner and the shrine be true! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer; Sea Battles; Victory; Naval Warfare PRAYER AT THANKSGIVING TIME, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Thank god for home Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER AT THE CLOSE OF A MARRED DAY, by ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS WARD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Take unto thyself, o father Alternate Author Name(s): Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart; Phelps, Mary Gray Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER AT THE END OF A ROPE, by OGDEN NASH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord, observe this bended knee Last Line: Just once, this once, I beg to be %not in a jam. Amen Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER BEFORE BED, by ANDREW HUDGINS Poem Full Text Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Of course I pray for mommy's health Last Line: Let daddy bring it home Subject(s): Prayer; Fathers PRAYER BEFORE POEMS, by ANNE BLACKWELL PAYNE Poem Text First Line: Great author of a world, of sky, of sea Last Line: Teach me to paint. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER BEFORE SUMMER, by ARTHUR DAVISON FICKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Once more across the frozen hills Last Line: That ends so starkly and so soon? Alternate Author Name(s): Knish, Anne Subject(s): Death; Memory; Prayer; Silence; Dead, The PRAYER CONTINUED, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Far are the wings of intellect astray Last Line: Keep my soul wakeful still to listen and to learn. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer; Spring PRAYER DURING A TIME MY SON IS HAVING SEIZURES, by SHARON OLDS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Finally I just lean on the door-frame, a Subject(s): Sons; Sickness; Prayer; Illness PRAYER DURING BATTLE, by KARL THEODORE KORNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father, I call to thee Last Line: Father, I call on thee. Alternate Author Name(s): Korner, Charles Theodore Subject(s): Prayer; War PRAYER FOR A BRIDE, by HELEN LOUISE WELSHIMER Poem Source First Line: She is so beautiful, so pure, dear god Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR A BRIDE'S HOUSE, by CHRISTIE LUND Poem Source First Line: She is so young, dear lord, so very young Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR A COLLEGE GIRL, by ELLA BROADUS ROBERTSON Poem Source First Line: So dear, so dear she is to me Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR A FRIEND, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Source First Line: Friend of the changeless love Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR A LITTLE BOY, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: But while I live I want to be from quick and angry / passions free Last Line: Things.—amen. Subject(s): Boys; Good; Prayer PRAYER FOR A YOUNG GRAY FOX, by WILLIAM WITHERUP Poem Source First Line: You made the night for joe and me Last Line: Who loved you a december night Subject(s): Memory; Prayer PRAYER FOR AFRICA, by MAAKE J. MASANGO Poem Source First Line: The sun that is so good Last Line: That are low; help us, fulfilling god, to love as you have loved us. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR AMERICA, by ABBIE FARWELL BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O lord of justice and of right Last Line: Oh, make us great! Subject(s): Patriotism; Prayer; United States; America PRAYER FOR AN OLD MAN IN HEAVEN, by WILLIAM ARNETTE WOFFORD Poem Text First Line: Dear lord, when grandpa stiles knocks at your door Last Line: Oh, give him one. It will please him lots, I know. Subject(s): Grandparents; Heaven; Prayer; Grandmothers; Grandfathers; Great Grandfathers; Great Grandmothers; Paradise PRAYER FOR ANY BRIDE AND GROOM, by J. SHENTON LODGE Poem Source First Line: May passing years send happiness Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR AVIATORS, by NORMAN E. RICHARDSON Poem Source First Line: God of the sky, enthroned in azure blue Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR BREAD, by TOMAZ SALAMUN Poem Source First Line: He, who will not know how to drink the miracle Last Line: So I can crush you into %love Subject(s): Miracles; Prayer PRAYER FOR COURAGE, by GRACE NOLL CROWELL Poem Source First Line: God make me brave for life Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR COURAGE, by JOSEPH MORRIS Poem Source First Line: Give me courage, lord, to sail Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR COURAGE, by LOUIS UNTERMEYER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Why should I long for what I know Last Line: The bright conviction of the stars. Alternate Author Name(s): Lewis, Michael Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Belief; Creed PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE, by RUBEM A. ALVES Poem Source First Line: You know, o god Last Line: And an embrace of the future. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR DISARMAMENT, by NETTIE BLANCHE WOOD Poem Text First Line: Again they make a pilgrimage for peace Last Line: "and whispers: ""peace on earth, good will to men." Subject(s): Disarmament; Prayer PRAYER FOR FAITH IN PEACE, by BERTHA GERNEAUX WOODS Poem Source First Line: From the gathered nations thrust Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR GOD'S PRESENCE, by HORATIO (HORATIUS) BONAR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, lord, and tarry not Last Line: Great king of righteousness Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR HELP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: God bless our home, and help us Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR MARILYN MONROE, by ERNESTO CARDENAL Poem Source First Line: Lord %accept this girl called marilyn monroe throughout the Last Line: Lord, you pick up that phone Subject(s): Actors And Actresses; Death; Monroe, Marilyn (1926-1962); Prayer; Suicide PRAYER FOR MIRACLE, by ANNA WICKHAM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O god! No more thy miracle withhold Last Line: Give us the solace of a guiding-star! Alternate Author Name(s): Hepburn, Patrick, Mrs. Subject(s): Miracles; Prayer PRAYER FOR MOTHERS, by JOHN F. TODD Poem Source First Line: God give us mothers, this we plead Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR MY PLAYMATES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lord, bless my playmates Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR MY SON, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bid a strong ghost stand at the head Last Line: Protecting, till the danger past, %with human love Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Poetry And Poets; Prayer PRAYER FOR NOTHING, by HELEN FIELD WATSON Poem Text First Line: Lord of the schoolroom, I implore Last Line: I may have nothing to undo. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR PEACE, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Dear father, whom we cannot see Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR PEACE, by JANE PARKER HUBER Poem Source First Line: Great god, whose will is peace for all the earth Last Line: Bring us, at last, to our eternal home Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR PEACE, by WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON Poem Text First Line: Now these were visions in the night of war Last Line: "thy will be done!"" . . . There is no peace!" Subject(s): Peace; Prayer PRAYER FOR PEACE, by THOMAS A. PATTERSON Poem Source First Line: We are tired, lord Last Line: And be forgiven. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR PEACE, by MABEL POSEGATE Poem Text First Line: Grant us surcease, we pray, from cosmic strife Last Line: God, give our younger sons no battle-cry! Subject(s): Peace; Prayer PRAYER FOR PRAYER, by ED ZAHNISER Poem Source First Line: Solitude so perfect it's not lonely Last Line: I feel like a monkey creeping into camp %to worry embers from your fire Subject(s): Prayer; Religion PRAYER FOR SACRAMENTAL PRESENCE, by HORATIO (HORATIUS) BONAR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here, o my lord, I see thee face to face Last Line: My strength is in thy might, thy might alone Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR STRENGTH, by NAOMI LONG (WITHERSPOON) MADGETT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God, give me strength to hold back idle tears Last Line: My god, help me to lift my voice in song Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR STRENGTH; EVENTIDE, by FREDERIC ROWLAND MARVIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Through visions of the night and toils of day Last Line: Le me forevermore abide with thee. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Strength; Theology PRAYER FOR THE CAPTIVES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: To israel and to the rabbis Last Line: And salvation from our father who is in heaven; %and let us say: amen Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR THE CITY, by JOY F. PATTERSON Poem Source First Line: O lord, you gave your servant john Last Line: Let all our cities shine forth peace Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR THE DAY OF ATONEMENT (YOM KIPPUR, 5662), by GEORGE ALEXANDER KOHUT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If I have failed, my god, to see Last Line: And let thy love my shelter be! Subject(s): Fasts & Feasts; Jews; Prayer; Yom Kippur; Judaism PRAYER FOR THE GREAT FAMILY, by GARY SNYDER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Gratitude to mother earth, sailing through night and day Subject(s): Environment; Holidays; Prayer; Environmental Protection; Ecology; Conservation PRAYER FOR THE GREAT FAMILY, by GARY SNYDER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Gratitude to mother earth, sailing through night and day Last Line: The mind is his wife. %so be it Subject(s): Environment; Holidays; Prayer PRAYER FOR THE LAND, by DANIEL BETETA Poem Source First Line: The earth is no longer producing fruit Last Line: And may your spirit purify us. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR THE MAKER, by STEPHEN FRECH Poem Source First Line: Given leaves, could we reconstruct the tree? Last Line: And wondered how the tongue moves unscathed in there Subject(s): Pain; Prayer PRAYER FOR THE MEDINA, by JACOB I. COHEN Poem Source First Line: When we call on thee, o righteous god, answer us Last Line: And may the redeemer come to zion, and let us say, amen Subject(s): Holidays; Prayer; Thanksgiving Day; United States PRAYER FOR THE NEST, by LUCILA GODOY ALCAYAGA Poem Source First Line: Sweet lord, I for a brother make my prayer Last Line: The bird's nest bears the semblance of a heart! Subject(s): Angels; Heaven; Prayer PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR, by ALLEN WEBSTER JOSLIN Poem Text First Line: As before thee, god Last Line: When I wake to face anew the day. Subject(s): God; Holidays; New Year; Peace; Prayer PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR, by RICHARD OF CHICHESTER Poem Source First Line: Day by day Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER FOR THE PRESIDENT, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lay thou, o god, thy quickening hand Last Line: Bestow thy crowning praise. Amen. Subject(s): Prayer; Presidents, United States PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO SERVE, by PETER MARSHALL Poem Source First Line: Lord jesus, %bless all who serve us Last Line: Days of stress and strain, preaches sermons %without words. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER FOR THOSE WITH AIDS, by CHRIS GLASER Poem Source First Line: Dear god, %friends with aids Last Line: Our god. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER IN APRIL, by SARA HENDERSON HAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God grant that I may never be Last Line: Can I distrust eternity? Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYER IN CORNWALL, by LOUIS UNTERMEYER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, when the mind that is agile Alternate Author Name(s): Lewis, Michael Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER IN MASSACHUSETTS, by ARTHUR DAVISON FICKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Upon this soil may no tree ever grow Last Line: From men who would be generous, wise and free. Alternate Author Name(s): Knish, Anne Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER IN SORROW, by FREDERICK LUCIAN HOSMER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father, to thee we look in all our sorrow Last Line: Where now he plougheth, wave with golden grain. Subject(s): Immortality; Prayer PRAYER IN THE TRENCHES, by BRENT DOW ALLINSON Poem Text First Line: Lord god of hosts, be with us here! Last Line: Cometh the dawn! Subject(s): Prayer; World War I; First World War PRAYER IS THE LITTLE IMPLEMENT, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Comprised in prayer Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER IS THE STUDY OF ART, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Bible; Mythology; Prayer; Science PRAYER MEETING, by ANGELA BALL Poem Source First Line: Mother took me: thursday night Subject(s): Prayer Meetings PRAYER OF A CHRISTIAN, by GEORGE SANTAYANA Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, I know that thou art good Last Line: Thy love is strong for aye Subject(s): Disasters; Earthquakes; Prayer PRAYER OF A SOLDIER IN FRANCE, by ALFRED JOYCE KILMER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My shoulders ache beneath my pack Last Line: This millionth of thy gift. Amen. Alternate Author Name(s): Kilmer, Joyce Subject(s): Prayer; Soldiers; World War I; First World War PRAYER OF A TEACHER, by ELIZABETH MCE. SHIELDS Poem Source First Line: If I had seen thee, master Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER OF A TIRED WOMAN, by MAZIE V. CARUTHERS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, when my bedtime comes tonight, I pray Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER OF ANY HUSBAND, by MAZIE V. CARUTHERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, may there be no moment in her life Last Line: May not the two of us be parted long! Subject(s): Death; Marriage; Prayer; Dead, The; Weddings; Husbands; Wives PRAYER OF CONFESSION, by RACHEL HENDERLITE Poem Source First Line: We come to thee, o christ, confessing to thee the fears that Last Line: Give us the strength and peace that only thou canst give. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER OF CONTRITION, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: To the bullhead I caught with hook and string Last Line: Bloody bodies and scoop out the lead shot Subject(s): Cruelty; Prayer PRAYER OF PETITION FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Grant unto us, o god Last Line: In and with thee, we can do all things. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER OF RETURN, by MICHEL BOUTTIER Poem Source First Line: Your presence, lord Last Line: In your power and your joy! Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYER OF SERVICE, by MABEL A. HANSON Poem Text First Line: Grant me the grace to feel Last Line: Their bitter night to day. Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Religion; Cathedrals; Theology PRAYER OF THE BARREN ROCK, by ENRIQUE GONZALEZ MARTINEZ Poem Source First Line: Lord, I am nothing but a barren rock Last Line: Make me the symbol, endless, changeless, deep, %of loftiest solitude! Subject(s): Heaven; Prayer PRAYER OF THE LONELY STUDENT, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Night - holy night - the time Last Line: All the pure stars rejoicingly fulfil. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Astronomy & Astronomers; Prayer PRAYER OF THE LOST, by ALETHEA TODD ALDERSON Poem Text First Line: Dear god, I am so far away from thee Last Line: Of clouds that hide from sight the long road back. Subject(s): Faith; God; Prayer; Belief; Creed PRAYER OF THE OPPRESSED, by JAMES MONROE WHITFIELD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O great jehovah! God of love Last Line: Adore the wonders of thy hand Subject(s): Prayer; Slavery PRAYER OF THE UNEMPLOYED, by RAYMOND JOSEPH KRESENSKY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, I do not ask for houses of steel Last Line: Work for these hands to do. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Unemployment; Theology PRAYER ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O wondrous night of star and song Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER ON ENTERING CHURCH, by BERTHA GERNEAUX WOODS Poem Source First Line: Heat and burden of the day Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER POEM, by CALVIN W. LAUFER Poem Source First Line: O master of the loving heart Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER RUG, by AGHA SHAHID ALI Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: She weeps holding on / to the pillars Subject(s): Prayer Rugs PRAYER THAT AN INFANT MAY NOT DIE, by FRANCIS JAMMES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, spare to them this very little child Last Line: You live forever at your mother's side. Subject(s): Mothers & Sons; Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYER TIME, by RUBY WEYBURN TOBIAS Poem Source First Line: The while she darns her children's socks Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER TO BE AN ARTIST, by MARION CLINCH CALKINS Poem Text First Line: Lord, clip my wings, so may my feet learn flying! Last Line: But keep me standing on the top-most stair. Alternate Author Name(s): Calkins, Clinch Subject(s): Art & Artists; Keller, Helen (1880-1968); Kisses; Prayer PRAYER TO GOD, by GABRIEL DE LA CONCEPCION VALDES Poem Source First Line: O god of love unbounded! Lord supreme! Last Line: Lord of my life, work thou thy perfect will Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion PRAYER TO MY MOTHER, by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI Poem Source First Line: It's so hard to say in a son's words Last Line: I'm here, alone, with you, in a future april Subject(s): Absence; Death; Heaven; Prayer PRAYER TO SAINT LOUSE, by JERZY FICOWSKI Poem Source First Line: Skirts and scarves Last Line: Filled it %filled it Subject(s): Auschwitz, Poland; Gypsies; Prayer PRAYER TO THE CRUCIFIX, by MOSSEN JUAN TALLANTE Poem Source First Line: Almighty god, unchangeable Last Line: Salvation in this grief's confession: %memento mei Subject(s): Cavalry; Prayer; Religion; Salvation PRAYER TO THE GODS OF THE NIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The gates of the town are closed. The princes Last Line: In the offered lamb established the truth Subject(s): Prayer PRAYER TO THE MOUNTAIN SPIRIT, by ANONYMOUS - NATIVE AMERICAN Poem Text First Line: "young man, chieftain / reared within the mountain" Last Line: Spirit of the mountains Subject(s): Mountains;native Americans - Religion;prayer; Hills;downs (great Britain) PRAYER TO YEARS, by HELEN ODERKIRK O'ROURKE Poem Text First Line: O my years! Be merciful! Be buoyant! Last Line: Seeds that beyond oblivion grow. Subject(s): Future; Prayer; Seeds PRAYER-MEETING, by GUSTAF FRODING Poem Source First Line: Dear friends, the wages of sin is death, indeed Subject(s): Prayer Meetings PRAYERLESSNESS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: No time to pray! Subject(s): Prayer PRAYERS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: I lay me down to rest me Last Line: And wake me with the morning light Subject(s): Prayer PRAYERS, by HENRY CHARLES BEECHING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God who created me Last Line: Take my spirit to thee. Variant Title(s): A Boy's Prayer Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYERS, by FLORA SHUFELT RIVOLA Poem Text First Line: I used to try to bring god near Last Line: I thought I had laid by. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYERS AND SAYINGS OF THE MAD FARMER, by WENDELL BERRY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is presumptuous and irresponsible to pray for other people. A Last Line: Grown immortal in his mind Subject(s): Farm Life; Prayer; Agriculture; Farmers PRAYERS FOR THE BAPTISM OF A CHILD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: God of love, we rejoice again Last Line: With you, father, and the holy spirit, %one god for ever. Amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Nay! I will pray for them until I go Last Line: And there, as here, god listens evermore. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Death; God; Prayer; Dead, The PRAYERS I SAW ASCEND, by BERTHA L. GIBBONS Poem Text First Line: I never saw a prayer ascend to god Last Line: But many a prayer I saw ascend to god. Subject(s): Ireland; Prayer; Irish PRAYERS MUST HAVE POISE, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God he rejects all prayers that are sleight Last Line: And want their poise: words outht to have their weight. Subject(s): Prayer PRAYERS OF A REPENTANT GENTLEMAN: 2 WHEN THE DEVIL IS EXORCISED, COMMU, by ANTONIO CISNEROS Poem Source First Line: Lord, I feel your blood Last Line: Cannot escape %from his soul Subject(s): Clergy; Eucharist; Prayer; Religion PRAYING ALWAYS, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Soul of our souls, only by thee Last Line: The joy of life is, man to thee may speak! Subject(s): Prayer PRAYING ALWAYS, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: After midnight, in the dark Last Line: O brothers and o sisters? Pause and pray. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer PRAYING FOR RAIN ON THE PLAINS, by WALTER ROBERT MCDONALD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: If it comes, %let tractors stall hub-deep Last Line: Stare at flat horizons without a cloud %and blink Alternate Author Name(s): Mcdonald, Walt Subject(s): Prairies; Prayer; Rain PRAYING TO BIG JACK, by ANNE SEXTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God, jack of all trades Last Line: And you banish all the world Subject(s): God; Religion; Prayer; Theology PRAYING WITH GEORGE HERBERT IN LATE WINTER, by TOM ANDREWS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: In fits and starts, lord Subject(s): Herbert, George (1593-1633); Prayer; Religion; Theology PRAYING WITH GEORGE HERBERT IN LATE WINTER, by TOM ANDREWS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In fits and starts, lord Last Line: But what a racket I make in telling you Subject(s): Herbert, George (1593-1633); Prayer; Religion PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD, by JOHN REINHARD Poem Source First Line: And before I make my drive Last Line: Hand toward another. A prayer Subject(s): Faith; God; Prayer PRESQUE ISLE, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How well I remember the day that I spent Last Line: And pray for an earthquake to sink the presque isle. Alternate Author Name(s): King, Ben Subject(s): Disasters; Earthquakes; Islands; Prayer PRIEST'S GARMENTS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The garments of the high priest were of such beauty Last Line: How to devote our lives to our highest ideals Subject(s): Prayer PRIESTS BEGIN THEIR WORK, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Though many of the ways of our fathers have been burned Last Line: Holiness, and the worship of you Subject(s): Prayer PRIVATE RITUAL: A HASIDIC TALE RETOLD, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The place was a wood in wisconsin Last Line: When the white snow covers all the colors of the earth Subject(s): Prayer PROOF, by ETHEL ROMIG FULLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If radio's slim fingers can pluck a melody Last Line: Why should mortals wonder if god hears prayer? Variant Title(s): God Hears Prayer Subject(s): Prayer; Radio; Religion; Theology PROPHET AND PRIEST, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Moses, one hand on aaron's shoulder Last Line: Let the flames of our souls leap upward toward you Subject(s): Prayer PROUD WORM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We people of the twentieth century are proud Last Line: Into the next period of history, %the period of human peace Subject(s): Prayer PSALM 130, by CLEMENT MAROT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: From the depth of my mind Last Line: Will redeem at the end Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation PSALM 137. THE JEWISH CAPTIVE, by OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE Poem Text First Line: Oh zion! If I cease for thee Last Line: "forgetful, lord, of thee." Subject(s): Bible; Jews; Prayer; Judaism PSALM 51, by OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE Poem Source First Line: Show pity, lord; o lord, forgive Subject(s): Prayer PURIFICATION, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We are enjoined to study this ancient ceremony of Last Line: That can turn every human element in us toward god Subject(s): Prayer QUAND LE BON DIEU SOURIT, by JOSEPH KLING Poem Text First Line: ...God, my god! Last Line: Dear lord! Subject(s): Desolation; Prayer QUESTION, by LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dear and blessed dead ones, can you look and Last Line: But that he sees the end, while we only see the way? Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise Subject(s): Prayer RADIO PRAYER, by LEXIE DEAN ROBERTSON Poem Source First Line: Dear lord %let all the words Subject(s): Prayer RALLYING HYMN FOR THE CHURCH, by ALEXANDER LOUIS FRASER Poem Source First Line: Lord, thy power knows no decline Subject(s): Prayer RAM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You were hiding. %I left the others to look in the mountains Last Line: He comes and in his eye %is the cold glint of murder Subject(s): Prayer RATTLIN' JOE'S PRAYER, by JOHN WALLACE CRAWFORD Poem Text First Line: Jist pile on some more o' them pine knots Last Line: So I guess I hed best turn in too. Alternate Author Name(s): Jack, Captain Subject(s): Bible; Coffins; Mass; Prayer; War READING ABOUT RWANDA, by CHARLES HARPER WEBB Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: What if no morning newspaper flopped down beside the welcome Last Line: Their loved ones greeting them with harps and kisses, no %matter how their corpses look, or how they Subject(s): Prayer REBELLION OF KORAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Moses, in his extremity at the rebellion of korah Last Line: That we may perceive your creation and your love Subject(s): Prayer RECESSIONAL, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God of our fathers, known of old Last Line: Thy mercy on thy people, lord! Variant Title(s): Lest We Forget! Subject(s): Faith; God; Great Britain - Commonwealth & Colonies; Humanity; Imperialism; Patriotism; Prayer; Religion; Soldiers; Wealth; Belief; Creed; British Empire; England - Empire; Theology; Riches; Fortunes RECLUSE, by HAROLD VINAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She moved, a saint among us, more concerned Last Line: No one had known it by her spoken word. Subject(s): Devil; Prayer; Satan; Mephistopheles; Lucifer; Beelzebub RECOGNITION OF THE END OF A MARRIAGE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: God of all mercy Last Line: Who is able to make all things new. %amen Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation RED HYMNAL, by JOSHUA KRYAH Poem Source First Line: What breaks so fervently loose Last Line: Announcing the horn in your side Subject(s): Churches; Hymns (as Literary Form); Prayer; Saints; Singing And Singers REMEMBER ME, by MARY FRANCES MARTIN Poem Text First Line: The thief drawn nigh to death Last Line: Remember me! Alternate Author Name(s): Cearnach, Conal Subject(s): Prayer REMEMBRANCE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Remember, oh remember amalek and haman Last Line: Peace and good for all god's children Subject(s): Prayer RENAISSANCE, by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Still we hear it Last Line: Of those that worship the sun! Subject(s): Immortality; Moon; Night; Prayer; Sun; Bedtime REPLY, by JANET NORRIS BANGS Poem Text First Line: Man prayed his way up from the beast Last Line: Unto the way! Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology REPOSE OF THE SOUL IN THE WOOD OF L'HAUTIL: PRAYER TO CONJURE AWAY THE, by PAUL FORT Poem Text First Line: The chirping frog his joy betrays. It rains upon the seine and oise Last Line: Shine on every side of me. Egobille and mille -- merci. Subject(s): Prayer; Rain RESPONSE TO 'AYSHET HAYIL' FOR SABBATH EVENING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: A good family is a special, a wonderful thing Last Line: With thanks in our hearts, we pray to find the ways %always to be a good family Subject(s): Prayer RESPONSIBILITIES, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I've learned to say my evening prayers Last Line: "and no one calls me ""tattle tale." Subject(s): Children; Prayer; Childhood RESURGAM, by JAMES RYDER RANDALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Teach me, my god, to bear my cross Last Line: A lost one save! Subject(s): Easter; God; Holidays; Prayer; The Resurrection RESURRECTION, by HARRIET SEYMOUR Poem Text First Line: A trivial offense, long years ago Last Line: Restore to life my sense of sin today! Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Sin; Soul; Dead, The RESURREXI, by ELIZABETH DOTEN Poem Text First Line: From the throne of life eternal Last Line: Like an amulet of safety, to your heart forevermore. Alternate Author Name(s): Doten, Lizzie Subject(s): Angels; Mortality; Prayer; Spirituality RETURN, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Return, o israel to the lord your god Last Line: Like a child to her mother, to love and peace Subject(s): Prayer RETURNING TO JERUSALEM, 1957, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Though you have never entered jerusalem before Last Line: Travelers returning to jerusalem, %holy city...Human city Subject(s): Prayer REUBEN AND GAD, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: And they stepped up to him and said: 'we will build here Last Line: Gardens of contemplation, and walls of love %to shelter the little ones Subject(s): Prayer REVELATION, by WHITNEY MONTGOMERY Poem Source First Line: I knelt to pray when day was done Subject(s): Prayer RHEIMS, by ALFRED E. LONGWEIL Poem Text First Line: Under the thresh of an iron rain Last Line: Oh, the cardinal prays! Subject(s): Clergy; God; Prayer; Religion; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Theology RHYTHMS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: A cluster of lacquer - red berries falls Last Line: And order and hold this flowing complexity Subject(s): Prayer RICH SIGNS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Yellow warblers flit through the garden Last Line: Seek vision, soaring higher and higher Subject(s): Prayer RIDDLE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The storyteller is asking riddles: %'how is an egg like a cloud? Last Line: Of the people who learned how to recognize beginnings %and how to make them Subject(s): Prayer RIDDLE OF GOD, by PAUL SOUTHWORTH BLISS Poem Text First Line: Riders three and they leaped away Last Line: Nor the black needed whip or goad. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Self-love RILKE'S ANGELS, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: At times it must be sad to be one of them Last Line: A terribly astonished breath Subject(s): Angels; Heaven; Prayer; Wings RINGED HAND, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Power was once the special poison of kings Last Line: Would rise, screeching, to blacken the sky forever Subject(s): Prayer RIVER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The golden leaves are falling, falling in the sunlight Last Line: I reach and try to grasp it, but I break it in my fright Subject(s): Prayer RONSARD'S GRAVE, by ANDREW LANG Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ye wells, ye founts that fall Last Line: There sappho sings. Subject(s): Cemeteries; Death; Graves; Heaven; Prayer; Ronsard, Pierre De (1524-1585); Graveyards; Dead, The; Tombs; Tombstones; Paradise ROSALIND'S SCROLL, by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I left thee last, a child at heart Last Line: A saint companionless. Subject(s): Prayer ROSAMOND C. BAILEY, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou brave, good woman! Loved Last Line: Of the old church, with mute prayers and amens. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Singing & Singers; Cathedrals RUAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Come, o breath, from the four winds, and breathe into Last Line: Giving us a new birth in our day. %hallelujah Subject(s): Prayer RUDE ARE THE TABERNACLES NOW, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: Who did this sovereign gift accord! Subject(s): God;israel;jews;prayer; Judaism RULES FOR THE KING, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The king of israel was not to be a valiant horseman Last Line: We pray you set our faltering feet %on the path of peace Subject(s): Prayer RUSTIC, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A distant vibration of dejected cowbells Last Line: A tragic blue of dead idylls weeps! Subject(s): Death; Loss; Prayer SABBATH DAY, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A little aside from the sweep and whirl Last Line: Are cordial and help to my spirit yet. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer; Sabbath; Sunday SABBATH EVE, by MIRIAM DEL BANCO Poem Text First Line: The sweet sabbath eve has drawn near Last Line: Floats out on the soft evening air. Subject(s): Death; Prayer; Sabbath; Dead, The; Sunday SABBATH MORNING WORSHIP, by DWIGHT EDWARDS MARVIN Poem Source First Line: Again, dear lord, we meet Subject(s): Prayer SABBATH PRAYER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Lord, help us now to make this a new shabbat Last Line: We reach toward one holy perfect moment of shabbat Subject(s): Prayer SACRAMENT OF WORK, by JOHN S. HOYLAND Poem Source First Line: Christ %for the men we pray Subject(s): Prayer SACRIFICE OF THE WILL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Laid on thine altar, o my lord divine Subject(s): Prayer SAFED, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: They built above the clouds who built safed Last Line: To dwell in a timeless city above the clouds Subject(s): Prayer SAINT NAZAIRE, by NELLIE HURLBURT WHITNEY Poem Text First Line: The church at carcassone is filled with ghosts Last Line: With the dust of stars forever and forever. Subject(s): Churches; Ghosts; Prayer; Religion; Saints; Supernatural; Cathedrals; Theology SALOME, by DAVID CHORLTON Poem Source First Line: The faithful touch their prayer books Last Line: As her hips are swaying in a belt of fur Subject(s): Prayer SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: When the fathers passed to southward from antonio's / new-made shrine Last Line: Midst them apricot or pear tree, lank and sere, lift outcast head. Subject(s): Clergy; Missions & Missionaries; Prayer; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops SATIRE: 2, by AULUS PERSIUS FLACCUS Poem Text First Line: Let this auspicious morning be exprest Last Line: A cake, thus giv'n, is worth a hecatomb. Alternate Author Name(s): Persius Subject(s): Prayer; Wishes SATURDAY MORNING IN THE COUNTRY OF OLD MEN: THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS IN ..., by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The trees have been driven %from the valleys and the meadows Last Line: Rushing away from the old men %and the place of vision Subject(s): Prayer SCATTERED PSALMS: 8. (AT THE GALLERIA DELL'ACCADEMIA: PSALM 51), by JACQUELINE OSHEROW Poem Source First Line: Is that what he's saying? You can't be sure Last Line: Or prying lips apart to mouth a prayer? Subject(s): Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews; Prayer SCATTERED PSALMS: 9. (LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW: PSALM 121), by JACQUELINE OSHEROW Poem Source First Line: Was it jonathan edwards who'd repeat, continually Last Line: A lifted eye, a lily of the valley Subject(s): Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews; Prayer SCOURGE, by JAY G. SIGMUND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He has built a pyre on his feed-lot hill Last Line: And he is wordless like his creature dead. Subject(s): Prayer SEASON FOR FATHERS, by JEFFREY LAMAR COLEMAN Poem Source First Line: Days before my thirty-fourth year Last Line: Of newfound absence, %should a good son do? Subject(s): Absence; Fathers And Sons; Heaven; Prayer SEASONS OF PRAYER, by HENRY WARE JR. Poem Text First Line: To prayer, to prayer; for the morning breaks Last Line: For a life of prayer is the life of heaven. Variant Title(s): I Will That Men Pray Everywhere' Subject(s): Prayer SECRET, by RALPH SPAULDING CUSHMAN Poem Source First Line: I met god in the morning Last Line: You must seek him in the morning %if you want him through the day! Subject(s): Prayer; Religion SECRET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The weary one had rest, the sad had joy Subject(s): Prayer SECRET SERVICE, by GERTRUDE ROBINSON DUGAN Poem Source First Line: If the 'shut-ins' all united Subject(s): Prayer SEEK THE LORD IN PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Wouldst thou know the way to lighten Subject(s): Prayer SELFISH PRAYER, by LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How we, poor players on life's little stage Last Line: The sons of men, who calls them each his son? Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise Subject(s): Prayer SELIHOT, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In darkening shade %lies city street Last Line: Breath of your presence %be felt in our souls Subject(s): Prayer SEMBLANCE, by DAVID IGNATOW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Over your mother's grave Last Line: Its meaning. You pray %to the air Subject(s): Graves; Mothers; Prayer SENSE OF YOUR PRESENCE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Among our many appetites %there is a craving after god Last Line: We, too, will praise, glorify, and exalt your name Subject(s): Prayer SEPTEMBER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Autumn will come. How shall I celebrate this solemn term? Last Line: Wrapped tight in threads of self - secreted prayer Subject(s): Prayer SERVICE, by WASHINGTON GLADDEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O master let me walk with thee Last Line: With thee, o master, let me live! Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology SEVEN VIALS HOLD THY WRATH, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Behold its shadow in the deed he did Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Anger; Worship; Prayer SEVENTH DAY, by JORDAN MILLER Poem Source First Line: Somewhere outside our window we hear the ponder Last Line: We find our solace turning each to each. Subject(s): Prayer; Rest SH'MA KOLENU, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You created us, and you can destroy us with floods Last Line: I, too, have known people who are good Subject(s): Prayer SHADOWS, by PAUL CLAUDEL Poem Text First Line: I am here, the other elsewhere, the silence seems to live Last Line: I must pray, for it is the hour of the sovereign of the world. Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Religion; Shadows; Silence; Bedtime; Theology SHALL I PRAY ON?, by EDITH L. MAPES Poem Source First Line: For years I've prayed, and yet I see no change Subject(s): Prayer SHE ASKS FOR A HOUSE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Joseph, send me a house Last Line: Who gave me a house from the cold. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Houses; Jesus Christ; Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Prayer SHE ASKS FOR NEW EARTH, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, when I find at last thy paradise Last Line: For thy new heaven, lord, give me new earth! Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Caregivers; Future Life; God; Heaven; Houses; Prayer; Retribution; Eternity; After Life; Paradise SHEHEHIYANU, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We thank you, eternal god %for telling us Last Line: Have surely brought you %to this day.' Subject(s): Prayer SHELDON CHURCH, SOUTH CAROLINA, by EDWARD HARRIS GOODMAN Poem Text First Line: Within the church-yard of an ancient fane Last Line: "gone!" Subject(s): Prayer SHOCK SEXCHANGE, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: On opening night she kneels to pray Last Line: For bullish results on closing day. Subject(s): Prayer; Theater And Theaters SHOFAR CALLS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The shofar calls: tekiah %arise! Awake! Come from your beds, your homes Last Line: Before the closing of the gates Subject(s): Prayer SHORT PRAYER FOR A LOYALIST HERO, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A book remained at the edge of his dead waist Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Prayer; Toledo, Spain; War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines SHORT PRAYER FOR A LOYALIST HERO, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A book remained at the edge of his dead waist Last Line: Abruptly sprouted from the corpse Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Prayer; Toledo, Spain; War SHRINE, by MURRAY C. KIRK Poem Text First Line: Lost winds, in blessing, rest upon this hill Last Line: Attunes the heart to joy that wild birds sing. Subject(s): Prayer; Shrines SHUT DOOR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I need not leave the jostling world Subject(s): Prayer SIESTA, by ANTONIO MACHADO RUIZ Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: While the fish of fire circles up and down Last Line: And carved out reason into faith Alternate Author Name(s): Machado, Antonio; Machado Y Ruiz, Antonio Subject(s): Blindness; Faith; God; Prayer SILENCE IS THE SOUL OF PRAYER, by WILLIAM LEROY STIDGER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I meditate on thee, and know Last Line: That silence is the soul of prayer. Subject(s): Prayer; Silence SILVER BOWL AND THE GOLDEN SPOON, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Here is the tale of nahshon, the young prince of judah Last Line: And with courage, humanity can leap forward Subject(s): Prayer SIMHAT TORAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We have finished the torah now Last Line: Speed us toward the bright morning of peace Subject(s): Prayer SINCERITY, by INEZ BARTLEY MEYER Poem Text First Line: Dear god, I wonder if you heard Last Line: That it was meant to be. Subject(s): Prayer SISTER JONES'S CONFESSION, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I thought the deacon liked me Last Line: I railly couldn't thank the lord! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Confessions; Prayer; Revivals; Religious Revivals SISTER MARIE; A LEGEND OF TYROL, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: I through the valley of klausen went Last Line: "ah! Pity me, dear lord,"" it sighed." Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Brooks; Death; Legends; Nuns; Prayer; War; Streams; Creeks; Dead, The SISTER WATER: THE VAPOR, by AMADO NERVO Poem Source First Line: Vapor is the soul of the water, my brother, as the dew Last Line: Brother vapor, let us praise god!' Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Soul SLEEPLESSNESS, by DWIGHT EDWARDS MARVIN Poem Source First Line: Why is it that I cannot rest? Subject(s): Prayer SNOW SCENE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The snow was dazzling in the sun Last Line: Now let me pray with seeing, knowing heart Subject(s): Prayer SOLEMN SANCTITY, by WALT MASON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Some pious men are on this earth, who think Last Line: Aisle and through the large cathedral door. Subject(s): Churches; God; Praise; Prayer; Sanctuaries; Cathedrals SOMEONE HAD PRAYED, by GRACE NOLL CROWELL Poem Source First Line: The day was long, the burden I had borne Subject(s): Prayer SOMETIME, SOMEWHERE, by OPHELIA G. BROWNING Poem Text First Line: Unanswered yet? The prayer your lips have pleaded Last Line: "and cries, ""it shall be done sometime, somewhere." Variant Title(s): Pray Without Ceasing Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology SOMETIMES, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sometimes for days Last Line: Comfort abideth with us, unaware. Subject(s): Prayer SOMETIMES A MAN STANDS UP DURING SUPPER, by RAINER MARIA RILKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Toward that same church, which he forgot Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer SONG, by JOHN DRYDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sylvia the fair, in the bloom of fifteen Last Line: And sighing and kissing so close. Subject(s): Kisses; Prayer; Sex; Virginity; Wishes; Vestals SONG FOR THE MORNING OR EVENING, by ISAAC WATTS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My god, how endless is thy love! Last Line: Demand perpetual songs of praise. Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation; Worship SONG FROM THE DEEP, by KALMAN CSIHA Poem Source First Line: Christ our lord, your orphaned nation Last Line: And for our sighs your peace impart Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation SONG OF HANDS, by JESUS E. VALENZUELA Poem Source First Line: Hands-like soft blossoming buds Last Line: You shall that day hold the lyre! Subject(s): Death - Children; Heaven; Kindness; Prayer SONG OF MOSES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: In the wilderness of midian and the deserts of sinai Last Line: And there was no strange god with them Subject(s): Prayer SONG OF THE DEW, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "o rain, depart with blessings" Last Line: Let fall this day thy dew! Subject(s): God;israel;jews;prayer; Judaism SONG OF THE GALLEY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Ye mariners of spain Last Line: Twill be a blessed day, %if ye fetch him from the moors! Subject(s): Freedom; Hearts; Love; Prayer; Romance SONGS WITH PRELUDES: LAMENTATION, by JEAN INGELOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I read upon that book Last Line: And for the rest, o god, thy will be done.' Subject(s): Books; Lament; Life; Loss; Pain; Prayer; Singing & Singers; Reading; Suffering; Misery; Songs SONGS WITHOUT WORDS, by KRISTIN LORD Poem Source First Line: I do not pray for the dead Last Line: And I'll pray for the dead %songs without words Subject(s): Death; Memory; Prayer SONNET, by PAUL VERLAINE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And I have seen again the marvellous child - it seemed Subject(s): Prayer; Sin; Sonnet (as Literary Form) SONNET (FROM THE PSALMS), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All through the livelong night I lay awake Last Line: Witness that such a quietness is best. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer; Silence; Tears SONNET FOR A DESPERATE SOUL, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I saw a trout that swam a sluggish pool Last Line: Of their own worlds to light and freedom, fools? Subject(s): Prayer SONNET: 11. OUTWARD BOUND, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Stately yon vessel sails adown the tide Last Line: Go gallant ship, and be thy fortune fair! Subject(s): Blessings; Prayer; Sailing & Sailors; Sea Voyages; Sonnet (as Literary Form) SONNET: FOR INSPIRATION, by MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The prayers I make will then be sweet indeed Last Line: And sound thy praises everlastingly. Alternate Author Name(s): Michel Angelo Variant Title(s): Psalm 51;to The Supreme Being;a Supplication Subject(s): Creative Ability; Prayer; Inspiration; Creativity SORROW, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The wrack is lapping in the pools, the sea's lip feels the sand Last Line: Or with dull thunders plunge from shore to shore.) Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Grief; Hope; Prayer; Salvation; Sea; Tides; Sorrow; Sadness; Optimism; Ocean SOUND THY TRUMPET, GOD OF ACTION, by ARTHUR B. DALE Poem Source First Line: O thou god who at creation Subject(s): Prayer SOUTHERN JOURNEY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Before the wind shakes the bronze leaves from the oaks Last Line: To praise you and bless you who are creator of all Subject(s): Prayer SPEEDWELL: FEMALE FEDELITY, by EMILY HENRIETTA HICKEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Beloved, it is morn Last Line: Faithful to god and thee. Variant Title(s): Song Subject(s): Faith; Flowers; Prayer; Belief; Creed SPIRIT OF GOD, by GEORGE CROLY Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Prayer SPIRIT OF SLEEP, by EDITH HASKELL TAPPAN Poem Text First Line: Now up the broad white path of dreams Last Line: Be borne aloft on wings of prayer. Subject(s): Dreams; Prayer; Sleep; Soul; Nightmares SPIRITUAL RADIO, by ELLEN BURNS SHERMAN Poem Text First Line: When man to man may waft across the world Last Line: The orisons that wing the silent night? Subject(s): Faith; Night; Prayer; Belief; Creed; Bedtime ST. CROIX RIVER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Submerged in the orange murky water Last Line: The foam of the wake, %the dying exhaust fumes Subject(s): Prayer ST. FRANCIS' PRAYER, by GERALD L. CLARK Poem Text First Line: At home the youthful francis prayed Last Line: "expel all human love." Subject(s): Love; Prayer ST. LUKE'S SUNDAY, by JIM BODEEN Poem Source First Line: There has been an itch in my ear all week Last Line: There is a ringing in my ear a moment %where we all turn in to colorful birds Subject(s): Creative Ability; Prayer; Religion ST. MARTIN, by BRENDA MARIE OSBEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O little slave saint with your broom of pampas and your cross Last Line: Dos santos %amen Subject(s): African Americans; Prayer; Religion STAIRWAY TO THE STARS, by WILLIAM LUDLUM Poem Source First Line: There's a stairway leading upward Subject(s): Prayer STANZAS IMITATED FROM PSALM 99, by THOMAS WARTON THE ELDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Say, how shall thoughtless, easy-natur'd youth Last Line: Thy name to honour, and thy law to love. Subject(s): Bible; Forgiveness; God; Prayer; Sin; Clemency STANZAS ON THE PSALMS, by THOMAS WARTON THE ELDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not the songs that nobly tell Last Line: As jove by great jehovah is excell'd. Subject(s): Bible; Prayer; Religion; Theology STARLIGHT: AFTER FINISHING THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The words of our ancient tradition Last Line: Shining out like a pure point of starlight %in the gathering dusk Subject(s): Prayer STILL, STILL WITH THEE, by HARRIET BEECHER STOWE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Still, still with thee, when purple morning breaketh Last Line: Shall rise the glorious thought -- I am with thee. Variant Title(s): When I Awake I Am Still With Thee Subject(s): Christianity; Dawn; Prayer; Reformation; Religion; Sunrise; Theology STORY, by LI-YOUNG LEE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Sad is the man who is asked for a story Last Line: Which posits that a boy's supplications %and a father's love add up to silence Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer STORY THAT COULD BE TRUE, by WILLIAM EDGAR STAFFORD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If you were exchanged in the cradle and Last Line: Maybe I'm a king Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer STRANGE BIRD, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I woke at night and heard the falling rain Last Line: The incessant rains of time, %the deep and holy river of life Subject(s): Prayer STRANGERS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him Last Line: Lord, make us forever strangers %to discrimination and injustice Subject(s): Prayer STREET PRAYER, by GARNET HAMRICK Poem Text First Line: Incarnate divine, / turn not away Last Line: That evil surrender to grace. Subject(s): Prayer STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS, by PHILIP E. HOWARD Poem Source First Line: Lord, when my strength is weakness hitherto unknown Subject(s): Prayer STRIVE, WAIT, PRAY, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Strive: yet I do not promise Last Line: Yet strive, and wait, and pray. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Prayer SUB SPECIE AETERNITAS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Dream flight is bird flight, rising on beating wings Last Line: For the trumpet call and the voice Subject(s): Prayer SUBMISSION, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Oft has my prostrate soule to thee Last Line: My troubled will, is, to deny it. Subject(s): Humility; Prayer SUKKOT, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: On our tables are the harvests of the earth Last Line: For all your blessings, we give thanks to you Subject(s): Prayer SUN, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Astronomers write in books %how distant you are in light - years Last Line: In the slit of my nearly closed eye? Subject(s): Prayer SUN WORSHIP, by JAMES BERTOLINO Poem Source First Line: Looking like muslims at prayer, they gather Last Line: By light, ascend Subject(s): Prayer Meetings; Worship SUNDAY MORNING, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: Someone threw a red knickers on my roof last night Last Line: Then they drift towards prayer. Subject(s): Night; Prayer; Sabbath; Shame SUNDAY NIGHT, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Rest him, o father! Thou didst send him forth Last Line: With soothing power his listening, resting soul. Subject(s): Prayer; Sabbath; Sunday SUPPLICATION, by JAN LEE ANDE Poem Source First Line: She places an orange leaf in every fingerbowl Last Line: The mornings rise, orange leaves like small suns %floating in every bowl Subject(s): Praise; Prayer SUPPLICATION (1), by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dear gracious lord, if that thy pain Last Line: As lightnings do the air. Subject(s): Prayer SURGERY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: You go down into soft darkness, %down, down until Last Line: Doctors, nurses, researchers, %thank you, god Subject(s): Prayer SWALLOWS, by WILLIAM ALEXANDER PERCY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Over the roofs the swallows fly Last Line: They would not fly again. Subject(s): Flight; Prayer; Swallows; Flying SYLLOGISM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: All men are mortal, and socrates was a man Last Line: One whose mind and soul make moses' choice before he %dies Subject(s): Prayer SYSTEM, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Every night my prayers I say Last Line: Or else his dear papa is poor. Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Variant Title(s): A Child's Garden Of Verses: 19 Subject(s): Prayer TABERNACLE COMPLETED, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Babel was built to defy deity, %to declare the dominion of man Last Line: Righteousness and holiness %in the imitation of god Subject(s): Prayer TAKE HERE THE TENDER HARP AGAIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: To wake perhaps a loftier lay Subject(s): Muses;prayer TAKE MY HEART! FOR I CANNOT GIVE IT THEE, by AUGUSTINE Poem Source Last Line: Keep it! For I cannot keep it for thee! Alternate Author Name(s): Aurelius Augustinus Subject(s): Prayer; Religion TEACH ME TO LIVE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer TEACHER'S PRAYER, by ANN PLATO Poem Source First Line: Teach me, o lord, the secret errors of my way Last Line: That sphere with duty, and perform thy will Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation TEACHER'S PRAYER, by NORMAN E. RICHARDSON Poem Source First Line: My lord, I do not ask to stand Subject(s): Prayer TEACHER'S PRAYER, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O lord of life and god of love Subject(s): Prayer TELL IT TO GOD, by DOROTHY DIX PORGES Poem Source First Line: When you waken in the morning Subject(s): Prayer TEMPEST-TOST, by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: In a flash the rain roars down Last Line: There's a whispering promise-refrain. Subject(s): Love; Prayer; Rain; Salvation; Storms TEMPLE, by CHARLES HUBERT SISSON Poem Source First Line: Who are they talking to in the big temple? Last Line: What does not reply is the answer to prayer Subject(s): Prayer TEN COMMANDMENTS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: And the words which were spoken to the people Last Line: When we make the difficult effort %to perform his commandments Subject(s): Prayer TEPHILLIN, by AARON SCHAFFER Poem Text First Line: Erect he stands, in fervent prayer Last Line: Knows all he can and e'er will know. Subject(s): God; Jews; Prayer; Judaism TESTAMENT OF FREEDOM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: The people of america read %about the sabbatical year Last Line: Help us bring freedom at last %to all the world Subject(s): Prayer THANKFUL HEART, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We thank thee, heavenly father Subject(s): Prayer THANKFULNESS, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My god, I thank thee who hast made Last Line: On jesus' breast! Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Holidays; Prayer; Thanksgiving THANKSGIVING, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Thanksgiving day is set apart Last Line: "praise father, son, and holy ghost!" Subject(s): Family Life; Holidays; Nations; Praise; Prayer; Thanksgiving; Turkey; Relatives THANKSGIVING, by WILLIAM LUDLUM Poem Source First Line: It is fine to say we're thankful Subject(s): Prayer THANKSGIVING, by WHITNEY MONTGOMERY Poem Source First Line: Lord, I am thankful for this day Subject(s): Prayer THANKSGIVING, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I thank god when I kneel to pray Last Line: The safe, untroubled path I go. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Bourgeoisie; Comfort; God; Holidays; Pleasure; Prayer; Thanksgiving; Middle Class THANKSGIVING DAY, by MARIE BARTON Poem Source First Line: I thank thee for so many things Subject(s): Prayer THANKSGIVING DAY GRACE, by LUTHER B. CROSS Poem Source First Line: Our father, fill our hearts, we pray Subject(s): Prayer THANKSGIVING FOR BENEFITS RECEIVED, by LOIS GIVENS VAUGHAN Poem Source First Line: So often, lord, I come to thee Subject(s): Prayer THAT GREAT DAY, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Dear jesus, when I realize Last Line: My soul for that great day. Subject(s): Labor & Laborers; Prayer; Service; Work; Workers THE ABSENCE OF LITTLE WESLEY, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sence little wesley went, the place Last Line: With our last prayers, and our last tears, sence little wesley's dead! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Absence; Clocks; Death; Moon; Prayer; Time; Separation; Isolation; Dead, The THE AIM, by CHARLES GEORGE DOUGLAS ROBERTS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O thou who lovest not alone Last Line: I bless thy goad of discontent. Subject(s): Ambition; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE ANGELS OF PRAYER, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ye to whom my prayer is given Last Line: Such as came when jesu smiled. Subject(s): Heaven; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Paradise THE ANSWER, by ISABELLA BRYANS LONGFELLOW Poem Text First Line: Dear god,' she used to pray ... Last Line: The kindest mirror ever woman knew. Subject(s): Prayer THE ANSWERED PRAYER, by SARAH C. MAYO Poem Text First Line: I prayed for beauty - for the magic spell Last Line: To do my duty with a willing mind! Alternate Author Name(s): Edgarton, Sarah C. Subject(s): Prayer THE ARTIST'S PRAYER, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord god, I have been guilty in my life Last Line: Speak, through my pigments, of the son of man. Subject(s): Faith; God; Love; Passion; Prayer; Soul; Belief; Creed THE AWAKENING, by HERBERT KAUFMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am soul-sore and bended and weary Last Line: The wrongs that I wrought yesterday. Subject(s): Prayer; Sin THE AZURE FROG: 1. PRAYER TO THE GOOD FORESTER, by PAUL FORT Poem Text First Line: Good forester, upon our knees we pray you, tell us, if you please, how, Last Line: "man replied to me, ""by this, because he's never seen." Subject(s): Animals; Forests; Frogs; Prayer; Woods THE BETTER LIFE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From silken cords of earth's delight Last Line: The winds of heaven blow. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Future Life; Prayer Meetings; Retribution; Eternity; After Life THE BLESSED, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Cumhal called out, bending his head Last Line: In twilights of dew and of fire.' Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Prayer; Blessings THE BRIDGE, by VICTOR MARIE HUGO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I gazed on darkness where the pit most dread Last Line: "what is thy name?"" said I. He answered ""pray'r." Subject(s): Bridges; Prayer THE CALIPH AND SATAN, by JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In heavy sleep the caliph lay Last Line: "to sin with penitence allied." Alternate Author Name(s): C., J. F. Subject(s): Prayer THE CALL TO EVENING PRAYER, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Allah ho akbar! Allah ho akbar! Last Line: Naray'yana! Naray'yana! Subject(s): Churches; Clergy; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Religion; Women - Bible; Cathedrals; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Virgin Mary; Theology THE CATHEDRAL, by CLAUDE HOUGHTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My heart is a cathedral vast where thou Last Line: And over all thy spirit broods supreme. Subject(s): Candles; Churches; Prayer; Public Worship; Cathedrals; Church Attendance THE CELL, by GEORGE ROSTREVOR HAMILTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When from the hush of this cool wood Last Line: And praise thee all day long. Alternate Author Name(s): Rostrevor, George Subject(s): God; Prayer; Solitude; Loneliness THE CENTURY PRAYER, by JAMES EPHRIAM MCGIRT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord god of hosts incline thine ear Last Line: This is our prayer, lord, give us peace! Subject(s): Peace; Prayer THE CHILD AT PRAYER, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A baby to a baby prays Last Line: That tender sight to see. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Childhood THE CHILD'S PRAYER, by ROBERT DE MONTESQUIOU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Teach the child to pray to the blue waves Last Line: Chaplet of perfumes on the rosary of love. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Rosary; Theology THE CHRISTIAN'S NEW YEAR PRAYER, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou christ of mine, thy gracious ear low bending Last Line: This is a christian's prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Heaven; Holidays; Jesus Christ; New Year; Prayer; Soul; Paradise THE CHURCH PORCH, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The sparrows underneath thine eaves Last Line: One little pipe for thy delight. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Churches; God; Humility; Prayer; Sparrows; Cathedrals THE COMBAT, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Love, though thou great & dreadfull art Last Line: Else can my hart no more be mine. Subject(s): Love; Prayer; War THE COMET, by SAMUEL WILSON Poem Text First Line: For three nights had it marched across the / sky Last Line: And so I knew that all was as before. Subject(s): Death; God; Peace; Prayer; Dead, The THE COMMON PRAYER, by RACHEL ANNAND TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O hear the secret word I cannot say Last Line: "say: ""throughly do I know thee. Peace, be still!" Subject(s): Death; Love; Peace; Prayer; Dead, The THE COMMON QUESTION, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Behind us at our evening meal Last Line: "repeat, ""thy will be done." Subject(s): Prayer THE CONVENT PORTER, by CARROLL RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He was an ancient, bearded man Last Line: And took the old man praying. Alternate Author Name(s): Ryan, William Thomas Carroll Subject(s): Death; Old Age; Prayer; Dead, The THE CONVERSATION OF PRAYER, by DYLAN THOMAS Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The conversation of prayers about to be said Subject(s): Prayer THE CONVICTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES: FREDERIC, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where shall I turn me? Whither shall I bend Last Line: Shall heal my soul, and my last days be peace. Subject(s): Fear; New South Wales, Australia; Pain; Prayer; Prisons & Prisoners; Salvation; Suffering; Misery THE CRIE, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Speak, everlasting word, oh speak Last Line: Yf thou but soundst with thy sweet word. Subject(s): Bible; Prayer THE CRY OF THE AGE, by HAMLIN GARLAND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What shall I do to be just? Last Line: My heart is aflame to be right. Subject(s): Justice; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE CRY OF THE HEART AND FLESH, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When her mind was sore bewildered Last Line: "from his chamber to the bride!" Subject(s): Prayer THE DANCER IN THE SHRINE, by AMANDA BENJAMIN HALL Poem Text First Line: I am a dancer. When I pray Last Line: I am a dancer-- Alternate Author Name(s): Brownell, John A., Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer THE DEACON'S PRAYER, by SAMUEL VALENTINE COLE Poem Text First Line: The hymn had slowly died away Last Line: "as by one impulse, cried, ""amen!" Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE DEAREST ONE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh! Which of all my dearest dear is most / my very own? Last Line: Whose want and weakness are his prayer, and without word can plead. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Altars; Jesus Christ; Love; Prayer THE DEATH OF SIR LAUNCELOT, by CONDE BENOIST PALLEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At canterbury seven years a monk Last Line: Like evening's purple with the setting sun. Subject(s): Arthurian Legend; Death; Funerals; Grief; Heaven; Prayer; Arthur, King; Dead, The; Burials; Sorrow; Sadness; Paradise THE DEATH OF YE LIFE OF LOVE, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: O mighty love, well may thy glorious throne Last Line: Trust not my selfe, but hang on thy sweet care. Subject(s): Funerals; Future Life; Love; Prayer; Burials; Retribution; Eternity; After Life THE DESIRE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Give me no mansions ivory white Last Line: Just four years old. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; Desire; God; Prayer; Childhood THE DOUBTER'S PRAYER, by ANNE BRONTE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Eternal power, of earth and air! Last Line: A spring of comfort in my heart. Alternate Author Name(s): Bell, Acton Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Belief; Creed THE DREAM SONGS: 299, by JOHN BERRYMAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The irish have the thickest ankles in the world Last Line: Depressed. Down on my knees Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr. Subject(s): Dublin, Ireland; Labor & Laborers; Prayer; Work; Workers THE ELIXIR, by GEORGE HERBERT Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Teach me, my god and king Last Line: Cannot for less be told. Subject(s): Alchemy & Alchemists; God; Prayer THE EVENING PRAYER, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Little girlie, kneeling there Last Line: And be worthy of your prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Prayer THE EVER-OPEN WAY, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I sometimes like, when all my way seems barred Last Line: And thou thyself art still my strength and song. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Faith; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Belief; Creed THE FATAL PRAYER, by WILLIAM WATSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I vanquish,' said the youthful king Last Line: Worn by the blind alone. Alternate Author Name(s): Watson, John William Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Prayer THE FEATHER AT BREENDONCK, by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I am praying again, god -- pale god Last Line: That's all we needed: a good war . . . Subject(s): Absence; Angels; Concentration Camps; Fathers & Daughters; Feathers; Guilt; Holocaust, Jewish - Aftermath; Jews; Memory; Prayer; Relationships; Salvation; Separation; Isolation; Judaism THE FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O son of man, who walked each day Last Line: Thy fellowship shall keep me strong. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer THE FESTIVAL OF SERPENTS, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Shining ones awake, we seek your chosen temples Last Line: Where life and death and sorrow and ecstasy are one. Subject(s): Folk Songs - Indian; Praise; Prayer THE FESTUBERT SHRINE, by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A sycamore on either side Last Line: We are no less poor than they. Alternate Author Name(s): Blunden, Edmund Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Prayer; Women In The Bible; World War I; Virgin Mary; First World War THE FINISHED HOUSE, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER Poem Text First Line: The finished house. The realized dream of those Last Line: O god of hosts! Amen. Subject(s): Blessings; Dreams; Houses; Prayer; Nightmares THE FIRST KING WHO FOUND OUT, by FLORA SHUFELT RIVOLA Poem Text First Line: The first king who found out he was not god Last Line: He learned he was not god, and then—he prayed. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Prayer THE FIRST PRAYER, by CHARLES SWAIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tell me, o ye stars of night Last Line: Than that lowly infant's prayer? Subject(s): Prayer THE FLYING MEN, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thou who guidest the swallow and wren Last Line: Guard our flying loves when they follow. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Aviation & Aviators; Flight; God; Prayer; Flying THE FORD OF TRANSFIGURATION, by WILLIAM ROSE BENET Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O dreamful jason, at the roaring ford Last Line: Flash on thine eyes as queen of heaven's glory! Subject(s): Prayer; Transfiguration THE FORESIDE MEETING HOUSE, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: The meeting house belies its age today Last Line: When we are memories. Subject(s): Churches; God; Prayer; Sabbath; Cathedrals; Sunday THE GARDEN, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There was a garden where he took Last Line: Amen. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Easter; Gardens & Gardening; Holidays; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Resurrection, The; The Resurrection THE GARDENER TO HSI GOD, by MONA VAN DUYN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I pray that the great world's flowering stay as it is Subject(s): Gardens & Gardenng; God; Prayer THE GATE OF PRAYER, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In a dream I seemed to stand Last Line: "I bear, come thou to me." Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): God; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE GOLDEN CORD, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Text First Line: Through every minute of this day Last Line: Be with thee, lord. Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology THE HEART, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In prayer the lips ne'er act the winning part Last Line: Without the sweet concurrence of the heart. Subject(s): Prayer THE HIGHER GOOD, by THEODORE PARKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father, I will not ask for wealth or fame Last Line: And lead still further on such as thy kingdom seek. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology THE HOMELESS POOR, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Calm the city lay in midnight silence Last Line: In thy homeless ones to succor thee. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Angels; Homeless; Poverty; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE HOUR OF PRAYER, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Child, amidst the flowers at play Last Line: Lift the heart and bend the knee! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Prayer THE HYMN OF GLORY, by JUDAH BEN SAMUEL HE-ASID OF REGENSBURG Poem Text First Line: Sweet hymns shall be my chant and woven songs Last Line: For all my being is athirst for thee. Alternate Author Name(s): Judah He-hasid Subject(s): God; Jews; Prayer; Singing & Singers; Worship; Judaism; Songs THE IDEA OF ANCESTRY, by ETHERIDGE KNIGHT Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Taped to the wall of my cell are 47 pictures: 47 black Subject(s): African Americans; Ancestors & Ancestry; Fathers; Korean War, 1950-1953; Men; Prayer; Prisons & Prisoners; Negroes; American Blacks; Heritage; Heredity; Convicts THE IDOL SPEAKS, by ELIOT KAYS STONE Poem Text First Line: I, who have listened to man's groveling prayers Last Line: And I have spoken who so long was dumb. Subject(s): Idols; Prayer; Soul THE LAMP OF POOR SOULS, by MARJORIE LOWRY CHRISTIE PICKTHALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Above my head the shields are stained with rust Last Line: And dreaming, look for me. Subject(s): Prayer THE LARGER PRAYER, by EDNAH DOW CHENEY Poem Text First Line: At first I prayed for light Last Line: I prayed the larger prayer. Subject(s): Prayer THE LAST TIME, by LIZ ROSENBERG Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: The last time I saw him awake and talking Subject(s): Fathers; Prayer; Death; Dead, The THE LAST WORSHIPPER, by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Broken and shattered Last Line: The dying gods cannot wholly die. Subject(s): Candles; Death; Heaven; Prayer; Worship; Dead, The; Paradise THE LITANY OF THE COMFORTABLE, by VIOLA CHITTENDEN WHITE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Remembering thy sacrificial throne Last Line: We look upon thy face. Subject(s): God; Prayer THE LORD'S PRAYER, by ALICE MEYNELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There is a bolder way Last Line: Shuddering through the paradox of prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Meynell, Wilfrid, Mrs.; Thompson, Alice Christina Subject(s): Prayer THE LOVE OF GOD SUPREME, by GERHARD TERSTEEGEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thou hidden love of god, whose height Last Line: To taste thy love is all my choice. Variant Title(s): Hymn;divine Love Subject(s): Prayer THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER, by NATHANIEL PARKER WILLIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She rose from her delicious [or, untroubled] sleep Last Line: Will our wild errors be forgiven! Variant Title(s): Chamber Scene' Subject(s): Prayer THE MARINER, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god! Have mercy in this dreadful hour Last Line: O god! Have mercy on the mariner! Variant Title(s): Sonnet: 14. During A Tempest Subject(s): God; Mercy; Prayer; Sailing & Sailors; Sea; Sonnet (as Literary Form); Storms; Ocean THE MEANING OF PRAYER, by JAMES MONTGOMERY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Last Line: Lord, teach us to pray! Alternate Author Name(s): The Common Lot Variant Title(s): What Is Prayer?;prayer Subject(s): Prayer THE MINISTRY OF SONG, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In god's great field of labour Last Line: To praise him and rejoice. Subject(s): Children; Clergy; Praise; Prayer; Singing & Singers; Childhood; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Songs THE MODERN SAINT, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Her time with equal prudence silvia shares Last Line: An artful woman makes a modern saint. Subject(s): Life; Prayer; Saints; Sin THE MONKS, by CLAUDE HOUGHTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Amid the mist-hung cloisters of my soul Last Line: And praise thy hallowed name in endless prayer. Subject(s): Love; Memory; Monks; Prayer THE MOTHER, by LYDIA GIBSON Poem Text First Line: Never again to feel that little kiss Last Line: Oh — little hands . . . That in the dust have lain! Subject(s): Children; Death; Faith; God; Grief; Mothers; Prayer; Childhood; Dead, The; Belief; Creed; Sorrow; Sadness THE MUSAGETES, by JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Often in the winter midnight Last Line: Your eyes to look on heavenly glory! Subject(s): Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von (1749-1832); Muses; Prayer THE MYSTIC'S PRAYER, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lay me to sleep in sheltering flame Last Line: My soul's desire. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Desire; Fire; Mysticism; Prayer; Religion; Sleep; Theology THE NAMES OF OUR LADY, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Through the wide world thy children raise Last Line: The first we breathe in heaven. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Mary And Martha (bible); Names; Prayer; Religion; Women; Women In The Bible; Theology THE NATION'S COURAGE (WRITTEN IN THE WORLD WAR), by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As thou hast kept our nation, lord Last Line: Lead thou the armies of the right! Subject(s): Prayer; United States; World War I; America; First World War THE NEW SERMON ON THE MOUNT, by RALPH B. URMY Poem Text First Line: Gentle jesus, meek and mild Last Line: Amen. Subject(s): Hypocrisy; Prayer; Soldiers; Veterans Day; War THE NIGHT PRAYER, by FLORENCE WEISBERG Poem Text First Line: The bands of sleep fall on mine eyes Last Line: From thee we draw each breath. Subject(s): God; Jews; Peace; Prayer; Judaism THE NOVICE, by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: She had a lover in the world Last Line: "o mary, thou'rt a woman, too!" Subject(s): Man-woman Relationships; Marriage; Nuns; Pain; Prayer; Male-female Relations; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Suffering; Misery THE OLD CHURCH, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It lifteth its gray old spire from the heart of the busy town Last Line: Of the hallelujahs rising in that temple of the lord. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Churches; God; Graves; Prayer; Sabbath; Temples; Cathedrals; Tombs; Tombstones; Sunday; Mosques THE OLD CHURCH ON THE HILL, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Palid and cold as the morning star Last Line: And taming its raging waves. Subject(s): Churches; Churchyards; Graves; Nature - Religious Aspects; Prayer Meetings; Worship; Cathedrals; Tombs; Tombstones THE OLD MAN'S COMFORTS AND HOW HE GAINED THEM, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You are old, father william,' the young man cried Last Line: And he hath not forgotten my age. Variant Title(s): Father William Subject(s): Clergy; Comfort; Faith; God; Men; Old Age; Prayer; Youth; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Belief; Creed THE OLD SAINT'S PRAYER, by PRISCILLA JANE THOMPSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Within a dark and cheerless hut Last Line: Shall rise above them all. Subject(s): Prayer THE OLD STORY, by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Of the bitter shafts of love Last Line: "as I might have -- in that hour!" Subject(s): Hearts; Love; Pain; Prayer; Rain; Suffering; Misery THE PAGAN SAINT, by HARRY HIBBARD KEMP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From this rock-girdled hight / these twenty barren years Last Line: And, ah, it may not be! ... Subject(s): Dawn; Memory; Mountains; Prayer; Solitude; Sunrise; Hills; Downs (great Britain); Loneliness THE PARIAH, by JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hear me, bramha, bending lowly! Last Line: Look in mercy on repentance! Subject(s): Alienation (social Psychology); Legends; Prayer; Rivers; Estrangement; Outcasts THE PARSON AT FAULT, by HORACE SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A country parson took a notion Last Line: "I have it not, I'll take my oath." Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, Horatio Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Cathedrals THE PASTOR'S PRAYER, by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At dawn, he marks the smoke among the trees Last Line: And follow, with closed eyes, the path of love. Subject(s): Prayer THE PEOPLE'S PRAYER, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God bless our dear united states Last Line: And ever guard her liberty. Subject(s): Prayer; United States; America THE PERFECT GIFT, by JULIA BENSON PARKER Poem Text First Line: We worship thee, o son of god Last Line: In thy sweet service here. Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer THE PERUVIAN'S DIRGE OVER THE BODY OF HIS FATHER, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rest in peace, my father, rest Last Line: Where the strangers never shall come! Subject(s): Fathers & Sons; Funerals; Future Life; Lament; Peru; Prayer; Burials; Retribution; Eternity; After Life THE PLANTING, by MARGARET LEE ASHLEY Poem Text First Line: I have planted a tree Last Line: I have planted a tree. Subject(s): Plants; Prayer; Snow; Trees; Planting; Planters THE PLEA OF THE WEAK ONES, by VINCENT WILLIAM MALLEY Poem Text First Line: Oh lord, behold us with compassion Last Line: That we may command respect again. Subject(s): Compassion; Prayer THE POET'S PRAYER, by OSCAR EMMANUEL SANDEN Poem Text First Line: Give me a soul, o god! Last Line: In the glory of poesy! Subject(s): Poetry & Poets; Prayer THE POET'S PRAYER, by IVAN SWIFT Poem Text First Line: Thy semblant beauty creeping through the world Last Line: And she who beauty is, I'll not forget! Subject(s): Faith; Prayer; Religion; Belief; Creed; Theology THE POWER OF PRAYER, by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There is not on the earth a soul so base Last Line: Abidance in the truth, and zeal for god above. Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYER, by JOHN GALSWORTHY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If on a spring night I went by Last Line: To ask thee anything! Alternate Author Name(s): Sinjohn, John Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYER, by DENISE LEVERTOV Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: At delphi I prayed Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYER, by AUSTIN PHILIPS Poem Text First Line: Of them that sit within the gate Last Line: To know it pinchbeck at the last! Subject(s): Churches; Faith; Prayer; Religion; Cathedrals; Belief; Creed; Theology THE PRAYER, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The slender leaves of the acacia trees Last Line: And laid his unvoiced grief on allah's heart. Subject(s): Deserts; Food & Eating; Heat; Mercy; Prayer THE PRAYER, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Many worlds have I made,' said the good god Last Line: "to draw men's souls to me." Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Creation; Jesus Christ - Life And Ministry; Prayer THE PRAYER, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My answered prayer came up to me Last Line: "and I had died for joy of you." Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYER FOR LIFE, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O sunshine and fair earth! Last Line: Leave me, oh! Leave me unto home and hearth! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Life; Prayer THE PRAYER IN THE DESERT'; PAINTED BY GEROME, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Serene, alone, the arab stands Last Line: And lo! We meet the lord alone Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Paintings & Painters; Prayer; God THE PRAYER IN THE WILDERNESS; SUGGESTED BY A PICTURE OF CORREGGIO'S, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the deep wilderness unseen she prayed Last Line: Like the dim night-flower's odour, up to god! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Correggio [antonio Allegri] (1494-1534); Paintings & Painters; Prayer THE PRAYER MEETING, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We meet - one another, and friendship expands Last Line: We shall meet in the meeting that never adjourns. Subject(s): Prayer Meetings THE PRAYER OF A LONELY HEART, by FRANCES ANNE KEMBLE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I am alone - oh be thou near to me Last Line: And fit me for such fellowship with thee! Alternate Author Name(s): Butler, Frances Anne; Kemble, Fanny Subject(s): Prayer; Solitude; Loneliness THE PRAYER OF A PERSIAN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Unto the sinful evermore thy boundless Last Line: When thou didst make them so Subject(s): Mercy;prayer THE PRAYER OF DAFT HARRY, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Lord, since this world is filled with fire Last Line: While mary sings our praise! Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): God; Prayer THE PRAYER OF ISLAM, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We praise thee, o compassionate! Last Line: Ya rahman! Ya raheem! Subject(s): Compassion; Death; Memory; Prayer; Shadows; Dead, The THE PRAYER OF NATURE, by GEORGE GORDON BYRON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Father of light! Great god of heaven Last Line: This erring life may fly at last. Alternate Author Name(s): Byron, Lord; Byron, 6th Baron Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYER OF RUSBROCHIUS, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O merciful lord! By the good which thou art Last Line: Be thou the sole cause, the one reason of all! Subject(s): Churches; God; Mercy; Prayer; Ruysbroeck, Jan Van (1293-1381); Cathedrals; Rusbrochius, Ioannis; Ruusbroec, Jan Van THE PRAYER OF SOLOMON AT THE CONSECRATION OF THE TEMPLE, by REBEKAH GUMPERT HYNEMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A gorgeous structure! Rich with fretted gold Last Line: And when thou hearest, forgive, and grant us rest. Subject(s): God; Heaven; Jews; Prayer; Solomon (10th Century B.c.); Paradise; Judaism THE PRAYER OF THE BRUCE, by THOMAS KENNEDY Poem Text First Line: The clouds came down and hung upon the hills Last Line: The fates had come and written -- victory. Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYER OF THE HIGH PRIEST (100 YEARS B.C.E.), by MARIE HARROLD GARRISON Poem Text First Line: The high priest at the altar lingering stood Last Line: "than thou, the least." Subject(s): Clergy; God; Jews; Prayer; Synagogues; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Judaism THE PRAYER OF THE SORROWING, by ELIZABETH DOTEN Poem Text First Line: God! Hear my prayer! Last Line: Amen! My heart repeats, amen! Alternate Author Name(s): Doten, Lizzie Subject(s): Grief; Prayer; Sorrow; Sadness THE PRAYER OF THE SOUTH, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My brow is bent beneath a heavy rod! Last Line: Pity and pardon. Father, hear my prayer! Subject(s): Prayer; Southern States; South (u.s.) THE PRAYER OF WOMEN, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O spirit, that broods upon the hills Last Line: Cry, cry to thee, o compassionate! Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Aging; Children; Man-woman Relationships; Prayer; Salvation; Women; Childhood; Male-female Relations THE PRAYER PERFECT, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dear lord! Kind lord! Last Line: That is mine to-day! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Variant Title(s): Love's Prayer Subject(s): God; Prayer THE PRAYER WAY, by R. ANNA MORRIS CLARK Poem Text First Line: My friend, I know you are not near Last Line: Until I kneel and for you pray. Subject(s): Friendship; Grief; Prayer; Sorrow; Sadness THE PRAYER-MEETING LEADER, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O leader, lead them into peace Last Line: May fruit in deeds. Subject(s): Clergy; Prayer Meetings; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops THE PRAYER-SEEKER, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Along the aisle where prayer was made Last Line: Pray for us! Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYERS, by THOMAS EDWARD BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I was in heaven one day when all the prayers Last Line: "this is the first prayer of a little child." Alternate Author Name(s): Brown, T. E. Subject(s): Prayer THE PRAYERS OF SAINTS, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: No fragrance of the early months, when earth Last Line: Perfumed and perfect for that heavenly place. Subject(s): Earth; Faces; God; Prayer; Saints; World THE PRIEST'S BROTHER, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thrice in the night the priest arose Last Line: "god save your soul from a night so long." Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Clergy; Death; Prayer; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Dead, The THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW, by CHARLES I. RITTER Poem Text First Line: Yesteryear. Thy promise made and broken Last Line: Hope we dare not desecrate? Subject(s): Hope; Prayer; Optimism THE PURE IN HEART, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I asked the angels in my prayer Last Line: And he shall dwell with thee. Subject(s): God; Prayer THE QUEST, by ELIZA SCUDDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I cannot find thee! Still on restless pinion Last Line: And I must rest at last in thee, my home. Variant Title(s): "who By Searching Can Find Out God?;'whither Shall I Go?""; Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE REVERSE OF THE GOLDEN SHIELD (AN EASTER MORNING REVERIE), by WILL MAJOR MAUPIN Poem Text First Line: Along the chancel rail, and on the altar stair Last Line: Starve, and within the shadow of his church to-day. Subject(s): Churches; Easter; Flowers; God; Holidays; Lilies; Prayer; Cathedrals; The Resurrection THE ROCK OF LIBERTY; A PILGRIM ODE, 1629-1920: 1. VISION, by ABBIE FARWELL BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord god of hosts, defender of the weak Last Line: Should through the ages ring! Subject(s): Freedom; Mayflower (ship); Pilgrim Fathers; Prayer; Religion; Liberty; Theology THE ROSE, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Nay, edith! Spare the rose; it lives, it lives Last Line: And fill with eden odours all the air. Subject(s): Fire; Flowers; God; Grace; Innocence; Prayer; Punishment; Roses; Salvation THE RUINS OF SETON CHAPEL, by DAVID MACBETH MOIR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The beautiful the powerful, and the proud Last Line: The pride and insignificance of man! Alternate Author Name(s): Delta Subject(s): Altars; Churches; Prayer; Ruins; Worship; Cathedrals THE SACRED BIRD, by JACK MERTEN Poem Text First Line: The sacred bird picks golden corn Last Line: Golden corn where the stars are thick. Subject(s): Clergy; Prayer; Prophecy & Prophets; Religion; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Theology THE SAILOR WHO SERVED IN THE SLAVE-TRADE, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He stopt, -- it surely was a groan Last Line: O god, deliver me! Subject(s): Forgiveness; Murder; Prayer; Regret; Sailing & Sailors; Shame; Slavery; Violence; Clemency; Serfs THE SCRIBE'S PRAYER, by ROBERT WILLIAM SERVICE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When from my fumbling hand the tired pen falls Last Line: Yet do I know thy love: have mercy, lord -- . Subject(s): Prayer; Writing & Writers THE SEA-PLANE, by HENRY CHAPPELL Poem Text First Line: A tiny speck in the evening sky Last Line: Takes from the mother's arms their child. Subject(s): Death; Grief; Heaven; Prayer; Dead, The; Sorrow; Sadness; Paradise THE SENTINEL, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Text First Line: The morning is the gate of day Last Line: The watchful guard of prayer. Subject(s): Prayer THE SICK CHILD, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He for whom the world was made Last Line: In his mother's heart, dear lord. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; Prayer; Sickness; Childhood; Illness THE SLUGGARD, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: The world awoke, & op'd his flaming eye Last Line: To rise indeed, fairer then did this day. Subject(s): Idleness; Morning; Prayer; Laziness; Sloth; Indolence THE STILLBORN IN HEAVEN, by HARRY HIBBARD KEMP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the beautiful garden of paradise, where / the souls of the blessed go Last Line: "with pangs and cries I was born last night, and died in my mother's bed!" Subject(s): Heaven; Prayer; Paradise THE SUN, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Long before the postman comes Last Line: We thank thee for the sun's good light. Subject(s): Children; God; Gratitude; Prayer; Religion; Summer; Childhood; Theology THE SUPPLICANT, by ROSELLE MERCIER MONTGOMERY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I go down on my knees and pray each night Last Line: But my heart prays that he will never hear! Subject(s): Prayer THE TEACHER, by LESLIE PINCKNEY HILL Poem Text First Line: Lord, who am I to teach the way Last Line: The teacher leaning hard on thee. Subject(s): Prayer; Schools; Students THE TIME FOR PRAYER, by G. BENNETT Poem Text First Line: When is the time for prayer? Last Line: Bend thou the knee in prayer! Subject(s): Prayer THE TRYST, by VALERY YAKOVLEVICH BRYUSOV Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the land of ra the flaming, by the shores of nile's slow Last Line: As of old, by nile's slow waters, in the land beyond the sea. Alternate Author Name(s): Brusov, Valery Yakovlevich Subject(s): Love; Memory; Passion; Prayer Meetings; Thebes, Greece THE TURTLE, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Not because of his eyes, / the eyes of a bird Last Line: He is your friend Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer THE TWO PRAYERS, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lord! When they came and stood upon my way Last Line: All that he hath not who hath tasted death.' Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Death; Life; Prayer; Dead, The THE UNCHANGED, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If we could salvage babylon Last Line: To find her just like you and me? Subject(s): Love; Prayer; Temples; Mosques THE UNFINISHED PRAYER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Now I lay' - repeat it darling Last Line: "thus might trust my heavenly father, / he who hears my feeblest cry" Subject(s): Children;prayer; Childhood THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER, by ALEXANDER POPE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Father of all! In every age Last Line: All nature incense rise! Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology THE VALLEY OF SILENCE, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the secret valley of silence Last Line: Eddies of prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Death; Future Life; Prayer; Silence; Dead, The; Retribution; Eternity; After Life THE VEIL, by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: I thought a veil was lifted from mine eyes Last Line: And straight my vision vanished utterly. Subject(s): Angels; Heaven; Prayer; Paradise THE VIRGIN OF ALBERT (NOTRE DAME DE BREBIERES), by GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Poem Text First Line: Shyly expectant, gazing up at her Last Line: "and comfort them, and hearken all their prayers!" Subject(s): Notre Dame De Brebieres (basilica); Prayer; World War I; First World War THE VOICE IN THE GLOAMING, by WILLIAM ALLAN Poem Text First Line: I heard a voice in the gloaming-time Last Line: "hast heard the orphan's prayer." Subject(s): Desire; Prayer THE WAR AT HOME, by WILLARD WATTLES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God of our fathers, with bowed heads we come Last Line: Which makes humanity the nations' nation. Subject(s): Humanity; Military Service, Compulsory; Prayer; Veterans Day; War; War - Home Front; Conscription; Military Draft; Selective Service THE WAR IN EUROPE: 1915; ABDALLAH OF CAIRO SPEAKS, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: By the prophet! If these be christians, where shall / we find the heathen? Last Line: I will repeat the fátiha and leave them to their doom! Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Muslims; Prayer; Religion; World War I; Moslems; Theology; First World War THE WATCHERS, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: She fell asleep among the flowers Last Line: May they all meet in heaven. Amen. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Angels; Crosses; Grief; Love; Prayer; Sorrow; Sadness THE WHITE AND SCARLET THREAD; THE MESSAGE OF ATONEMENT, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "turn, o israel, turn and live" Last Line: "sinner, pray and god will hearken" Subject(s): Jews;prayer;sin; Judaism THE WILL OF THE LORD BE DONE, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lord, fulfil thy will Last Line: Be the days few or many, good or ill. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Prayer THE WITNESS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: The witness to my document Last Line: As a little child from prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Prayer THE WORD SHE REMEMBERED, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: You remember the sermon you heard, my / dear?' Last Line: To meet each cross with a happy song. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Churches; Clergy; Prayer Meetings; Sermons; Cathedrals; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops THERE COMES AN HOUR WHEN BEGGING STOPS, by EMILY DICKINSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Discipline, come again Variant Title(s): Poem: 1751; Poem: 176 Subject(s): Prayer THEY BUILD THE TABERNACLE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: To devotion god set no limits. %and to dedication of the spirit Last Line: For they find there the light to illumine %their lives Subject(s): Prayer THINE, by ANNIE S. HAWKS Poem Source First Line: Thine, most gracious lord Subject(s): Prayer THIRTY-YEAR PRAYER, by HELEN BUCKINGHAM Poem Source First Line: Don't let me go down Last Line: And as high as a mammoth's third eye Subject(s): Prayer THIS GLOOMY NORTHERN DAY, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Of ages since Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Subject(s): Prayer THIS I KNOW, by ELIZA M. HICKOK Poem Source First Line: I know not by what methods rare Subject(s): Prayer THIS IS EARTH, OUR HOME, by WALTER RAUSCHENBUSCH Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O god, we thank you for this earth, our home Last Line: Who lives and reigns for ever and ever Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation THIS MORNING, GOD, by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Four a.M. Snow on the roof like a stone slab Last Line: The incessant beating in my chest for two now. Subject(s): Coffee; Dawn; Habits; Man-woman Relationships; Marriage; Memory; Morning; Past; Prayer; Silence; Solitude; Sunrise; Male-female Relations; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Loneliness THIS MY PRAYER, by TANCREDE DE VISAN Poem Text First Line: O misery Last Line: O sister sorrow, speak thy soft decree! Subject(s): Pain; Prayer; Suffering; Misery THIS VOICE, by WIGHTMAN FLETCHER MELTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When this poor body nestles down beneath Last Line: And greet my lonely loved ones when they cross the bridge of night. Subject(s): Prayer THOUGH APRIL, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Though april is the month to rise, still you Last Line: Where will I find your green and fragrant tree? Subject(s): Prayer THREE FLOORS: GOD, by BOB HICOK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: At st. Michael's on tuesdays Last Line: I wore knee pads, %eventually converted Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion THREE PRAYERS OF TELEMAKHOS: 2., by BILL COLEMAN Poem Source First Line: This call that ministers to me need Last Line: Father. But it's mine alone to believe Subject(s): Prayer; Sea THREE SONGS SENT TO UNAMUNO IN 1913, by ANTONIO MACHADO RUIZ Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, life gets me tired Last Line: Only to go off and look Alternate Author Name(s): Machado, Antonio; Machado Y Ruiz, Antonio Subject(s): God; Poetry And Poets; Prayer; Solitude THY KINGDOM COME, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God of heaven! Hear our singing Last Line: And the glory are thine own. Subject(s): Prayer THY PEACE, O GOD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We bless thee for thy peace, o god Subject(s): Prayer THY STRENGTH AND MY DAY, by ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT Poem Source First Line: Give me thy strength for my day, lord Subject(s): Prayer THY TEMPLE; A PRAYER, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Thy temple may my body be Last Line: May my foot find no hidden stone. Subject(s): Prayer; Temples; Mosques THY WILL BE DONE, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: From out of the travail of my soul Last Line: I know that now I see. Subject(s): Despair; Prayer THY WILL BE DONE, by CHARLOTTE ELLIOT (1830-1880) Poem Source First Line: My god, my father, while I stray Last Line: Thy will be done Alternate Author Name(s): Florenz Subject(s): Prayer THY WILL BE DONE, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: With quivering heart and trembling will Last Line: In thee and for thee, all his will. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology THY WILL BE DONE, by ANNA NORMAN OATES Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer THY WILL BE DONE (1), by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Draw thou my soul, o christ Last Line: Nearer to thee! Subject(s): Prayer THY WORD IS LIKE A GARDEN, LORD, by EDWIN HODDER Poem Source Subject(s): Prayer TIME, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The ticking-ticking-ticking of Last Line: As hoarsely sad at throat as sobs. . . . Pray on! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Grief; Morning; Prayer; Time; Sorrow; Sadness TIME FOR PRAYER, by EMMA SPECHT PRATT Poem Text First Line: Hark! I hear the bugle sounding Last Line: In this time of prayer. Subject(s): Prayer TIMOR MORTIS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: In what estate so ever I be / timor mortis conturbat me Last Line: And from the fiend he us preserve. / timor mortis conturbat me Subject(s): Forgiveness;prayer;sin; Clemency TIMOR TEMPORIS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: God of mercy and lovingkindness Last Line: Be with me now, %be with me at the hour of death Subject(s): Prayer TO A BLUEBELL, by SAMUEL VALENTINE COLE Poem Text First Line: Is that a drop of the ethereal blue Last Line: I know that that is well. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Solitude; Theology; Loneliness TO A BRETON BEGGAR (DOL CATHEDRAL), by VICTOR GUSTAVE PLARR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the brown shadow of the transept door Last Line: The glamour of the celt! Subject(s): Celts; Old Age; Poverty; Prayer; Solitude; Thought; Loneliness; Thinking TO AN IDEALISTIC POET, by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O why, dear heart, drag in Last Line: With the over-souls and democracies. Subject(s): Lies; Life; Muses; Poetry & Poets; Prayer; Soul TO BE REPEATED BY THE SEED OF ABRAHAM, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: I will bestow my blessing upon you and make your Last Line: Rejecting zero, and with faith and vision, embracing infinity Subject(s): Prayer TO GOD, by ALBERT MANSKI Poem Text First Line: Oh, my god, faith and power Last Line: May I with thee unite. Subject(s): Prayer TO JULIA (1), by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Help me, julia, for to pray Last Line: Then the foe will fly affrighted. Subject(s): Prayer TO LOVE THOSE WHOM I DO NOT LOVE, by GENEVIEVE GRAVES Poem Source First Line: Lord, %you who love this person whom I do not love Last Line: Lord! Teach me to love with your love Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation TO MY FATHER, by GRACE DENIO LITCHFIELD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As the poorest may borrow some treasure Last Line: May ennoble my words unaware. Subject(s): Fathers; Memory; Prayer TO MY MOTHER, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: I prize this life, dear mother Last Line: Accept it as my gift this mother's day. Subject(s): Faith; Gratitude; Mother's Day; Prayer; Belief; Creed TO ONE THREATENED WITH BLINDNESS, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lawrence, what though the world be growing dark Last Line: He needs no eyes who is a shining light! Subject(s): Blindness; Comfort; God; Prayer; Visually Handicapped TO PRAYER I THINK I GO, by ROBERT FROST Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: "I must be spoken to and told Subject(s): Prayer TO PRAYER I THINK I GO, by ROBERT FROST Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: I must be spoken to and told %before too late! Subject(s): Prayer TO RECOVERY, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Recovery, where art thou? Last Line: Watches the dawn of day. Subject(s): Blessings; Depression, Mental; Healing; Hope; Prayer; Waiting; Mentally Depressed; Mental Distress; Cures; Optimism TO SILVIA (1), by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: No more my silvia, do I mean to pray Last Line: The patient saint, and send up vowes for me. Subject(s): Prayer TO T.H.L., by JOHN COWPER POWYS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When I lament how all my days are fair Last Line: And ask no heaven, having found a friend. Subject(s): Life; Prayer; Sea; Stars; Terror; Wind; Ocean TO THE FATHER OF THE UNIVERSE, by BARTOLOME LEONARDO DE ARGENSOLA Poem Source First Line: Tell me, thou common father, tell me Last Line: Is earth a spot for heaven-born souls to %love?' Subject(s): Angels; God; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Religion TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL, by SABINE C. A. V. TASTU Poem Text First Line: Watch over me while I'm asleep Last Line: I pray you, angel, hold my hand! Alternate Author Name(s): Tastu, Amable Subject(s): Prayer TO THE JORDAN RIVER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: There were generations of jews Last Line: As red poppies from the holy hills, %as we work to rebuild zion Subject(s): Prayer TO THE UNKNOWN GOD, by FERNAND GREGH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God! Whatever the being or the thing we call Last Line: The tender and grave approval of a mortal. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology TOMORROW, by FELIX LOPE DE VEGA CARPIO Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, what am I, that with unceasing care Last Line: I answered still 'tomorrow' Alternate Author Name(s): Lope De Vega Subject(s): God; Poetry And Poets; Prayer TOO BUSY?, by RALPH SPAULDING CUSHMAN Poem Source First Line: I'm busy! Subject(s): Prayer TOO PROUD TO PRAY, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER Poem Text First Line: She was too proud to pray Last Line: What a prayer. Subject(s): Man-woman Relationships; Prayer; Pride; Male-female Relations; Self-esteem; Self-respect TOO TIRED TO PRAY, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Too tired to pray! O father, tired of toiling Last Line: Pray -- for I cannot pray! Subject(s): Prayer TRAVEL-WORN, by LEXIE DEAN ROBERTSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The tired stars have dripped their sapphire dew Last Line: And even stars forsake this high bleak hill. Subject(s): Love; Memory; Prayer TREE PRAYER, by LOUISE HARTLEY WASSELL Poem Text First Line: Oh god, that man may come to know Last Line: Their vigil till the last long sleep. Subject(s): Prayer; Trees TREE TRIMMER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Dangling from a leather sling in the oak Last Line: I pray you guide my hand, %I, the tree trimmer, I the tree Subject(s): Prayer TRINITY CHIMES: ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The light of the indian summer Last Line: Who had no time for prayer. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Churches; God; Heaven; Prayer; Trinity, The; Cathedrals; Paradise TRIOLETS: 5, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Before a lonely shrine Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer TRIOLETS: 6, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I sang of answered prayer, Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer TRYING TO PRAY, by JAMES WRIGHT Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This time, I have left my body behind me, crying Alternate Author Name(s): Wright, James A. Subject(s): Prayer TURTLE, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Not because of his eyes, %the eyes of a bird Last Line: To unknown places. %he is your friend Subject(s): Fathers; Men; Prayer TURTLE RATTLE, by HEID E. ERDRICH Poem Source First Line: That prayer shaker hanging there, I've never rattled Last Line: We are stone, we go on, our two hands lift the rattle Subject(s): Prayer TWO EGRETS, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On easter morning two egrets Last Line: And the idea of prayer Subject(s): Egrets; Prayer TWO EGRETS, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On easter morning two egrets Last Line: Turned the air -- a prayer %and the idea of prayer Subject(s): Egrets; Prayer TWO PRAYERS, by ANDREW GILLIES Poem Text First Line: Last night my little boy confessed to me Last Line: "trusting thee with faith sincere." Subject(s): Prayer TWO PRAYERS, by CHARLOTTE PERKINS STETSON GILMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Only for these I pray Last Line: Let me have power to do. Alternate Author Name(s): Stetson, Charlotte Perkins Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology TWO WENT UP INTO THE TEMPLE TO PRAY, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Two went to pray? O rather say Last Line: The other to the altar's god. Subject(s): Bible; Prayer; Religion; Theology TYRANNY OF TIME, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Are we to be slaves of time for all our days? Last Line: Help us to create our future according to your ways Subject(s): Prayer UMBILICAL-CUTTING PRAYER OF THE LAKE PEOPLE, by KEN GOOSENS Poem Source First Line: You who never felt Last Line: Tiny bobber. %I cut the line Subject(s): Prayer UNANSWERED PRAYERS, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Like some school master, kind in being stern Last Line: Which is not elsewhere found. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer UNCOMPLETED JOURNEY, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Israel had gone to egypt in time of famine Last Line: To build a world of freedom and peace Subject(s): Prayer UNDER THE PRESSURE OF CARE OR POVERTY, by HANS SACHS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Why art thou cast down, my heart? Last Line: Oh, cast me ne'er from thee away. Subject(s): Poverty; Prayer UNDER THE SURFACE: PRELUDE, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Take it, o father! This new book be thine Last Line: Shall all be thine for evermore. Amen. Subject(s): Praise; Prayer; Teaching & Teachers; Educators; Professors UNDERSTANDING, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "not more of light I ask, o god" Last Line: How best these precious gifts to use / thou hast bestowed on me Subject(s): Prayer UNHOLY SONNET 11, by MARK JARMAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Half asleep in prayer I said the right thing Last Line: Once was enough to be dissatisfied Subject(s): Religion; Prayer; Theology UNHOLY SONNET: 9, by MARK JARMAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Someone is always praying as the plane Last Line: As butter and olive oil, only pleasure watches Variant Title(s): Sonnet: 7 Subject(s): Prayer UNHOLY SONNETS, by MARK JARMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Someone is always praying as the plane Last Line: Or love the world away from making war %or taken to what was what things always were Subject(s): Prayer UNSEEN BRIDGE, by GILBERT OLIVER THOMAS Poem Source First Line: There is a bridge, whereof the span Subject(s): Prayer UNTO THEE, by THOMAS CURTIS CLARK Poem Source First Line: Not for the eyes of men Subject(s): Prayer UPON MY SON SAMUEL, HIS GOEING FOR ENGLAND, NOVEMBER 6, 1657, by ANNE BRADSTREET Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou mighty god of sea and land Last Line: For ever happefy'd with thee Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation UPON THE LORD'S PRAYER, by JOHN BUNYAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Our father which in heaven art Last Line: The glory also shall be thine %for evermore Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation USK, by CHARLES HUBERT SISSON Poem Source First Line: Such a fool as I am you had better ignore Last Line: Come sleep, come lighting, comes the dove at last Subject(s): Language; Prayer; Worship USPENSKI CATHEDRAL, by DIANE JARVENPA Poem Source First Line: As you came Last Line: Attending to your wounds Subject(s): Churches; God; Prayer VARIATION ON THE KADDISH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: This is the hall, this the hush, this the hour Last Line: And bless his name %and say amen Subject(s): Prayer VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS, by GREGORY I Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Creator spirit, by whose aid Last Line: Eternal paraclete, to thee. Alternate Author Name(s): Saint Gregory The Great Subject(s): Faith; God; Prayer; Religion; Belief; Creed; Theology VERSE FOR A MYSTIC, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: These are some things that sailors know Last Line: Toward the source of power they do not go Subject(s): Prayer VERSES ON THE RECOVERY OF A. M. G. FROM A SEVERE ILLNESS, by JANET HAMILTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A maiden in the arms of death Last Line: And closed the opening grave. Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton, Janet Thompson Subject(s): Faith; God; Healing; Prayer; Sickness; Belief; Creed; Cures; Illness VESPER BELLS, by DWIGHT EDWARDS MARVIN Poem Source First Line: The days are filled with duties Subject(s): Prayer VESPERS, by CLARIBEL WEEKS AVERY Poem Source First Line: Lord of the tender twilight sky Subject(s): Prayer VESPERS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I leave the city behind me Last Line: And the thrushes sing their hymn. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Churches; Hymns (as Literary Form); Jesus Christ; Prayer; Religion; Worship; Cathedrals; Theology VIOLIN SONGS: A PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou who mad'st the mighty clock Last Line: Make my willing true. Subject(s): God; Planets; Prayer; Time VIOLIN SONGS: A SONG PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord jesus, / oh, ease us Last Line: To sing true. Subject(s): Comfort; Doubt; Faith; God; Hope; Jesus Christ; Pain; Prayer; Solitude; Skepticism; Belief; Creed; Optimism; Suffering; Misery; Loneliness VIOLIN SONGS: AT MY WINDOW AFTER SUNSET, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Heaven and the sea attend the dying day Last Line: Eternal love is my eternal prayer. Subject(s): Death; Evening; God; Life; Love; Prayer; Solitude; Dead, The; Sunset; Twilight; Loneliness VIOLIN SONGS: FOOLISH CHILDREN, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Waking in the night to pray Last Line: Make us good as we go home. Subject(s): Children; Death; Home; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Sleep; Childhood; Dead, The VIOLIN SONGS: THE TEMPLE OF GOD, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the desert by the bush Last Line: In his heart he makes his home. Subject(s): David (d. 962 B.c.); God; Jesus Christ; Job (bible); Moses; Prayer; Temples; Mosques VOYAGERS, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O maker of the mighty deep Last Line: Thy sea is great, our boats are small. Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Variant Title(s): The Sea Is Great, Our Boats Are Small Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Sea; Theology; Ocean WAITING, by MARY K. WALL Poem Text First Line: When eyes keep searching wearily Last Line: Deep in a little prayer. Subject(s): Prayer WALL: THE POEM I COULDN'T WRITE, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When we went to israel in october, 1967, I had an ex - Last Line: Jew? In that hour I became a jewish feminist Subject(s): Prayer WANT TO BE WHUT MOTHER IS!, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Want to be whut mother is! Want to be whur mother is! Last Line: Want to be whur mother is? Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Mothers; Night; Prayer; Bedtime WATCHTOWER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: We are watchmen now %climbing the winding stairs Last Line: Shall come the messenger of the messiah Subject(s): Prayer WATERBIRD MEDICINE, by ANA CASTILLO Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: Peyote is in my blood Last Line: Bring my lover to me soon. %ho! Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Prayer; Religion WATERS OF MERIBAH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: And the lord spoke to moses, saying, 'you and your Last Line: So the waters of faith %will flow from it again Subject(s): Prayer WE WHO PRAYED AND WEPT, by WENDELL BERRY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Send thy necessity Subject(s): Prayer; Superficiality WEDDING-HYMN, by SIDNEY LANIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou god, whose high, eternal love Last Line: Macon, georgia, september, 1865. Variant Title(s): Wedding Hymn;prayer At A Wedding Subject(s): Prayer; Wedding Song; Epithalamium WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING, by JAY WRIGHT Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On wednesday night, / the church still opens at seven Last Line: Unwilling to chasnge their freedom for a god Subject(s): Prayer Meetings WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING, by JAY WRIGHT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On wednesday night, %the church still opens at seven Last Line: Unwilling to change their freedom for a god Subject(s): Prayer Meetings WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING, by JAY WRIGHT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On wednesday night Last Line: They have closed their night %with what certainty they could, %unwilling to change their freedom for Subject(s): Prayer Meetings WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, BY OUR OWN TOM DALY, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Signor, I getting old and gray Last Line: But—rose keess me yestiday! Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A. Subject(s): Daly, Thomas Augustine (1871-1948); Old Age; Prayer WESTLAND ROW, by JAMES STEPHENS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Every sunday there's a throng Last Line: As they thought of during prayers. Subject(s): Clergy; Prayer; Public Worship; Sabbath; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Church Attendance; Sunday WHAT IS PRAYER?, by MARIE BARTON Poem Source First Line: What is prayer but listening in Subject(s): Prayer WHAT REDRESS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I pray you, do not use this thing Last Line: There's nothing hurts like tenderness. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Love - Nature Of; Prayer WHAT THOU WILT, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Do what thou wilt! Yes, only do Last Line: Thou, thou thyself shalt be! Subject(s): Prayer WHEN DEATH COMES, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When death comes to the person you love Last Line: To magnify and hallow the name of god Subject(s): Prayer WHEN SAINT CHRYSOSTOM PRAYED, by MARGARET JUNKIN PRESTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Twas not enough to kneel in prayer Subject(s): Prayer WHEN WE STOOD AT SINAI, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When we stood at sinai we promised Last Line: At sinai: shema yisrael adonai eloheinu, adonai %ehad! Subject(s): Prayer WHILE THE WOLF WALKS THE EDGE OF THE WOODS, by MARY SUE KOEPPEL Poem Source First Line: Someone, turning in sleep Last Line: Of the going -- enough %it is enough -- it is %sangha: community Subject(s): Prayer WHIRING WHEELS, by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY Poem Text First Line: Lord, when on my bed I lie Last Line: I will turn to sleep again. Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John Variant Title(s): Whirring Wheels Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology WHITSUNDAY 1644, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: What though the fiends have chang'd their place Last Line: Unlesse by thy sole potencie. Subject(s): Prayer; Whitsun WHO ARE THESE JEWS?, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: There were women who sat in the market Last Line: Exploded in thunder and flame before us Subject(s): Prayer WHO LOVES WATER, by NELLIE HURLBURT WHITNEY Poem Text First Line: Who loves water should kneel at noon beside Last Line: To allah, the merciful and compassionate. Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Theology WHY ARE THEY SHUT?, by HORACE SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Why are our churches shut with jealous care Last Line: Why are they shut? Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, Horatio Subject(s): Churches; Prayer; Sabbath; Sin; Soul; Cathedrals; Sunday WHY THUS LONGING, by HARRIET WINSLOW SEWALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Why thus longing, thus forever sighing Last Line: Round her trusting child she fondly flings. Alternate Author Name(s): Winslow, Harriet Subject(s): Prayer WILD WEATHER OUTSIDE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Wild weather outside where the brave ships go Last Line: Where the sweet wife smiles in the cottage door. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Prayer; Sailing & Sailors; Sea Voyages; Ships & Shipping; Storms WILT PRAY FOR ME?, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography Last Line: Give me, instead, a simple little prayer Subject(s): Prayer WIND SONG, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: How shall I tame the wind? %with sails and rudder Last Line: In the rigging of the tall white ships Subject(s): Prayer WINGLESS, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Our past goes back to sinai, our future will be complete Last Line: When we love the lord our god %we will come to exultation Subject(s): Prayer WINTER, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Falling, deeply fallen; the snow Last Line: As we who are masking, always masking, %deeply masking ourselves Subject(s): Prayer WINTER PRAYER, by KAREN PICONI Poem Source First Line: Help us to embrace winter, lord Last Line: Awesome promise of spring you offer Subject(s): Prayer; Religion; Winter WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We lay too many lines Last Line: And make our god our prayer. Subject(s): Prayer WISH AND PRAYER, by ARTHUR WILLIAM SYMONS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A prayer is in my thoughts tonight Subject(s): Prayer WITH GOD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Begin the day with god Subject(s): Prayer WITH KIT, AGE 7, AT THE BEACH, by WILLIAM EDGAR STAFFORD Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: We would climb the highest dune Subject(s): Fathers; Labor & Laborers; Men; Prayer; Swimming & Swimmers; Work; Workers; Swimmers WITH KIT, AGE 7, AT THE BEACH, by WILLIAM EDGAR STAFFORD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We would climb the highest dune Last Line: As far as was needed,' I said, %and as I talked, I swam Subject(s): Fathers; Labor And Laborers; Men; Prayer; Swimming WITH ME, LORD, by J. BARRIE SHEPHERD Poem Source First Line: Before I awaken this morning Last Line: And the over-arching wonder %of your gift of life Subject(s): Christianity; Prayer; Reformation WITHOUT WORDS, by HELEN FIELD WATSON Poem Text First Line: So deep is my desire to have him strong Last Line: I think god will interpret it as prayer. Subject(s): God; Prayer; Religion; Theology WITNESS, by KAY MEIER Poem Source First Line: I kneel in the surreal crater called olduvai Last Line: Prayers to spider woman are unanswered Subject(s): Prayer WOMAN'S MEDITATION, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: When men were children, they thought of god as a Last Line: God is far beyond what we can comprehend Subject(s): Prayer WORD OF GOD, by BERNARD BARTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Word of the ever-lasting god Alternate Author Name(s): Quaker Poet Subject(s): Prayer WORKS AND DAYS, by SAMUEL VALENTINE COLE Poem Text First Line: Dare I this task? Ah! Mightier hands than / mine Last Line: "as stars do in the fulness of the day!" Subject(s): Anniversaries; Bowdoin College; Death; Prayer; Teaching & Teachers; Dead, The; Educators; Professors WRESTLING, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Alas my lord / how should I wrestle all the livelong night Last Line: Hold thou us fast, and give us sleep till day. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): God; Jesus Christ; Love; Prayer; Strength YA'ALEH, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: Night and day follow one another Last Line: To release that spring: to soar upward! Subject(s): Prayer YIZKOR, by RUTH FIRESTONE BRIN Poem Source First Line: O lord of abraham and of jesus Last Line: Speaks and unites everyone who listens Subject(s): Prayer YOU AND HOME, by GRACE HERSEY THOMPSON Poem Text First Line: Your laugh merrily ringing from pansy bed Last Line: By music of an understanding voice. Subject(s): Prayer YOUR EYES, by SARA NICHOLS Poem Text First Line: Whenever I see your eyes Last Line: At close of day. Subject(s): Heaven; Prayer; Paradise YOUR PRAYERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When the battle is long, and I am weary with strife Subject(s): Prayer YOUTH'S PRAYER, by GEORGE W. WISEMAN Poem Source First Line: To build a life that's clean, upright, secure Subject(s): Prayer |
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