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Literary
January 27, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
A personal poetic reflection on getting lost during a drive, paralleling Mary and Joseph's arduous journey to Bethlehem for Christ's birth, emphasizing reliance on the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to endure trials and find celestial solace.
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2 This thought came to me a few days ago, when our Driver on a strange road knew not which way to go and choosing what he thought was the right side road to pursue. soon found he had definitely lost his cue.
3 For mile after mile on a rough road untraveled, (with our appointment to make). he admitted he was baffled. and nigh starting its dark ray. but intently my wife and I continued to pray.
4. I thought of Mary and Joseph on their long mysterious journey with no such comforts as ours and certainly no money. with roads far worse than those we had passed. leading now to her delivery room for the Christ Child. at last.
5 No bed. but having no medical aid. only Joseph standing by when the Angels came singing "Glory to God in the Highest " and the Magi with gifts from afar. stood near. having announced His coming at the direction of a Star.
6 My fear then took flight as I envisioned this matchless sight on this cold December starlit night: it was then my very soul spoke out and said I cannot allow myself to murmur nor complain when the mother of the Only Begotten of Heaven had to endure such terrible strain".
7. Then came the reality of this FSHG. Channel over which God and I often engage in a Panel, and constantly I ask "how long will those sinful deeds of earth continue O be?" and He answers, "as long as men's hearts are not set free."
8 The constant grind on our tires on the last stony drive, caused a blowout returning home. several miles before we arrived.
9. But ah. this interference was now of little consequence when seen safe and sound we reached our residence; this Station I want now to all mankind recommend - for in every perplexity and trial, the "FATHER. SON AND HOLY GHOST" stands ready to defend.
10 THE "FATHER. SON AND HOLY GHOST" is no common Trading Post. but deals only with things Celestial, where souls can retire from trials terrestrial
11 For such the "FATHER. SON and HOLY GHOST" is waiting to be man's choices host, and only these will be eligible. who have labored for things eternal
12 This Channel then. FSHG. is the finest. surest and only one for you and me; for. before the hills in order stood, the FATHER. SON and HOLY GHOST arranged for the only begotten Son for man, to shed HIS PRECIOUS BLOOD
3 For mile after mile on a rough road untraveled, (with our appointment to make). he admitted he was baffled. and nigh starting its dark ray. but intently my wife and I continued to pray.
4. I thought of Mary and Joseph on their long mysterious journey with no such comforts as ours and certainly no money. with roads far worse than those we had passed. leading now to her delivery room for the Christ Child. at last.
5 No bed. but having no medical aid. only Joseph standing by when the Angels came singing "Glory to God in the Highest " and the Magi with gifts from afar. stood near. having announced His coming at the direction of a Star.
6 My fear then took flight as I envisioned this matchless sight on this cold December starlit night: it was then my very soul spoke out and said I cannot allow myself to murmur nor complain when the mother of the Only Begotten of Heaven had to endure such terrible strain".
7. Then came the reality of this FSHG. Channel over which God and I often engage in a Panel, and constantly I ask "how long will those sinful deeds of earth continue O be?" and He answers, "as long as men's hearts are not set free."
8 The constant grind on our tires on the last stony drive, caused a blowout returning home. several miles before we arrived.
9. But ah. this interference was now of little consequence when seen safe and sound we reached our residence; this Station I want now to all mankind recommend - for in every perplexity and trial, the "FATHER. SON AND HOLY GHOST" stands ready to defend.
10 THE "FATHER. SON AND HOLY GHOST" is no common Trading Post. but deals only with things Celestial, where souls can retire from trials terrestrial
11 For such the "FATHER. SON and HOLY GHOST" is waiting to be man's choices host, and only these will be eligible. who have labored for things eternal
12 This Channel then. FSHG. is the finest. surest and only one for you and me; for. before the hills in order stood, the FATHER. SON and HOLY GHOST arranged for the only begotten Son for man, to shed HIS PRECIOUS BLOOD
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
Soliloquy
Hymn Or Psalm
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Faith Journey
Nativity Reflection
Holy Trinity
Prayer Trials
Divine Providence
Literary Details
Form / Style
Devotional Reflection In Rhyming Verse
Key Lines
My Fear Then Took Flight As I Envisioned This Matchless Sight On This Cold December Starlit Night: It Was Then My Very Soul Spoke Out And Said I Cannot Allow Myself To Murmur Nor Complain When The Mother Of The Only Begotten Of Heaven Had To Endure Such Terrible Strain.
The "Father. Son And Holy Ghost" Is No Common Trading Post. But Deals Only With Things Celestial, Where Souls Can Retire From Trials Terrestrial
This Channel Then. Fshg. Is The Finest. Surest And Only One For You And Me; For. Before The Hills In Order Stood, The Father. Son And Holy Ghost Arranged For The Only Begotten Son For Man, To Shed His Precious Blood