A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING.
For the Soul of an Eccentric Man) Lord of the understanding heart, Who gave him ways that made him queer -To all his kind, save me, who lived quite near; Who for some hidden reason set apart This marl for whom I pray,
Draw t near to-day,
As he lies lingering by the Styx’ lone bank ; Draw near, and let my glad tears thank You for the soul of an eccentric man Who opened gates to me; who, stronger than Myself, drew me, despite myself, to his own planeA plane too high for hurts from those to whom He seemed so queer, a plane so wide! :
Lord, these are thankful tears that I have stood beside This man who led my soul from room to room Of wonder-living in Love’s realm* who made My woman’s fearful soul so unafraid V That, see! I smile through tears, Lord, even as he waits At Death’s now opening gates I ' Flora Shufelt Rivola, in the Atlantic Monthly.
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New Zealand Tablet, 11 August 1921, Page 13
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168A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING. New Zealand Tablet, 11 August 1921, Page 13
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