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Poem
August 26, 1911
The Donaldsonville Chief
Donaldsonville, Gonzales, Ascension County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
A devotional poem reflecting on overcoming sorrow and fear through prayer in darkness, inspired by a night bird's song, and anticipating eternal glory with the Son of Man. By Louie Sims Burgess, August 1911.
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RECOMPENSE.
Long ago was I weary of sorrow,
Of tears that would come in the night,
Till I learned how to pray in the darkness,
Then with patience, await the light.
And I have had thoughts in the darkness,
That could never have come in the day,
When I knew that life's pain must all be right
And to bear it the only way.
I once heard the song of a night bird sweet,
When my eyes were filled with tears;
I arose and knelt at the Master's feet,
And my soul put by her fears.
I said, "If a tiny bird can sing
In the dark and gloom of the night,
I can surely face what the dawn will bring!"
Then my last fear winged its flight.
So I pray in the dim white light of dawn
For new sight with which to see
The glories of the Eternal Morn,
Where the Son of Man shall be!
LOUIE SIMS BURGESS.
August, 1911.
Long ago was I weary of sorrow,
Of tears that would come in the night,
Till I learned how to pray in the darkness,
Then with patience, await the light.
And I have had thoughts in the darkness,
That could never have come in the day,
When I knew that life's pain must all be right
And to bear it the only way.
I once heard the song of a night bird sweet,
When my eyes were filled with tears;
I arose and knelt at the Master's feet,
And my soul put by her fears.
I said, "If a tiny bird can sing
In the dark and gloom of the night,
I can surely face what the dawn will bring!"
Then my last fear winged its flight.
So I pray in the dim white light of dawn
For new sight with which to see
The glories of the Eternal Morn,
Where the Son of Man shall be!
LOUIE SIMS BURGESS.
August, 1911.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Prayer
Sorrow
Faith
Night Bird
Dawn
Eternal Morn
What entities or persons were involved?
Louie Sims Burgess.
Poem Details
Title
Recompense.
Author
Louie Sims Burgess.
Key Lines
I Said, "If A Tiny Bird Can Sing
In The Dark And Gloom Of The Night,
I Can Surely Face What The Dawn Will Bring!"
Then My Last Fear Winged Its Flight.
So I Pray In The Dim White Light Of Dawn
For New Sight With Which To See
The Glories Of The Eternal Morn,
Where The Son Of Man Shall Be!