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Poem
September 8, 1860
Grant County Herald
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A devotional poem titled 'Voice from the Closet' by Wild Bird, urging a brother to seek solace and strength in prayer, where Christ's presence will inspire holy thoughts and empower preaching the gospel.
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VOICE FROM THE CLOSET
BY WILD BIRD.
TO
"Dear brother." speaks the spirit voice In accents full of love.
"Haste to thy closet, and a guest Shail meet thee from above!"
"That guest shall fill thy soul with light And dry the starting tear;
His voice shall soothe thy troubled heart With words of holy cheer.
His love shall make the bitter, sweet; His smile dispel the gloom;
And make the desert of thy cares An Eden, full of bloom.
Christ is a Fount of holy thoughts!
And those who love to rest On Jesus' bosom, they shall drink The thoughts that fill his breast.
"Dear brother," speaks the spirit's voice "Drink often of that Fount:
And gather strength to preach the cross On Zion's earthly mount.
O drink, until thy soul is filled With God's compassion deep!
Till thou, with Christ, canst cover sin, And o'er the erring weep.
Drink deeply of the words of Christ And thou shalt win the prize,
And gather sheaves to carry home To realms beyond the skies.
Thy faith shall then be full, and strong, hopes, in bloom, be bright,—
Thy heart shall then be full of joy,— Thy closet, full of light.
Dear brother, listen to the voice!— God's angel lingers there;
The glorious blessing to bestow In answer to thy prayer.
VOICE FROM THE CLOSET
BY WILD BIRD.
TO
"Dear brother." speaks the spirit voice In accents full of love.
"Haste to thy closet, and a guest Shail meet thee from above!"
"That guest shall fill thy soul with light And dry the starting tear;
His voice shall soothe thy troubled heart With words of holy cheer.
His love shall make the bitter, sweet; His smile dispel the gloom;
And make the desert of thy cares An Eden, full of bloom.
Christ is a Fount of holy thoughts!
And those who love to rest On Jesus' bosom, they shall drink The thoughts that fill his breast.
"Dear brother," speaks the spirit's voice "Drink often of that Fount:
And gather strength to preach the cross On Zion's earthly mount.
O drink, until thy soul is filled With God's compassion deep!
Till thou, with Christ, canst cover sin, And o'er the erring weep.
Drink deeply of the words of Christ And thou shalt win the prize,
And gather sheaves to carry home To realms beyond the skies.
Thy faith shall then be full, and strong, hopes, in bloom, be bright,—
Thy heart shall then be full of joy,— Thy closet, full of light.
Dear brother, listen to the voice!— God's angel lingers there;
The glorious blessing to bestow In answer to thy prayer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Prayer
Christ
Spiritual Voice
Preaching Cross
Holy Thoughts
Devotional Poem
What entities or persons were involved?
By Wild Bird.
Poem Details
Title
Voice From The Closet
Author
By Wild Bird.
Subject
Spiritual Encouragement To Pray And Preach
Form / Style
Rhymed Verses
Key Lines
"Dear Brother." Speaks The Spirit Voice In Accents Full Of Love.
Christ Is A Fount Of Holy Thoughts!
"Drink Often Of That Fount: And Gather Strength To Preach The Cross
Thy Faith Shall Then Be Full, And Strong, Hopes, In Bloom, Be Bright,—
Dear Brother, Listen To The Voice!— God's Angel Lingers There;