How often, Lord, our grateful eyes Have seen what Thou hast done; How often does Thy love surprise From dawn to set of sun.How often has a gracious rain On Thine inheritance When it was weary, wrought again An inward radiance. Thou who upon the heavens dost ride, What miracle of loveBrings Thee more swiftlyContinue reading “Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love”
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Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael; In Any House
In Any House Said one whose yolk was one of common folk,Would that I were like Saint CeciliaAnd could invent some goodly instrumentPassing all yet contrived To worship thee and send a love song singing over land and sea.But when I seem almost to touch my dream, I hear a call persistent though so smallContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael; In Any House”