Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul

by Unknown

To strive for him who suffered strife

And sacrifice through death for me—

Let this my joy, my portion be.

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THANKS

I thank thee, Lord, for mine unanswered prayers,

Unanswered save thy quiet, kindly "Nay";

Yet it seemed hard among my heavy cares—

That bitter day.

I wanted joy; but Thou didst know for me