You who would read this book

by | Feb 15, 2024 | Christian, Poems by Women

You who would read this book,If you indeed wish to grasp it,Think about what you say,For it is very difficult to comprehend;Humility, who is keeper of the treasury ofKnowledgeAnd the mother of the other Virtues,Must overtake you.Theologians and other clerks,You will...

As soon as your mind has experienced

by | Feb 2, 2024 | Christian, Poems by Men

As soon as your mind has experiencedwhat the scripture says:”How gracious is the Lord,”it will be so touched with that delightthat it will no longer want to leave the place of the heart.It will echo the words of the apostle Peter:”How good it is to...

In the Hands of God

by | Jan 28, 2024 | Christian, Poems by Women

I am Yours and born of You,What do You want of me?Majestic Sovereign,Unending wisdom,Kindness pleasing to my soul;God sublime, one Being Good,Behold this one so vile.Singing of her love to you:What do You want of me?Yours, you made me,Yours, you saved me,Yours, you...

Vain wits and eyes

by | Jan 8, 2024 | Christian, Poems by Men

Vain wits and eyesLeave, and be wiseAbuse not, shun not holy fire,But with true tears wash off your mire.Tears and these flames will soon grow kind,And mix an eye-salve for the blind.Tears cleanse and supple without fail,And fire will purge your callous veil,Then...

Then shall I leap into love

by | Dec 26, 2023 | Christian, Poems by Women

I cannot dance, Lord, unless you lead me.If you want me to leap with abandon,You must intone the song.Then I shall leap into love,From love into knowledge,From knowledge into enjoyment,And from enjoyment beyond all human sensations.There I want to remain, yet want...