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Poem
August 5, 1852
The National Era
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A devotional poem celebrating the unity and brotherly love within the Free Church in Bracken County, Kentucky, bound by Jesus' love amid adversities. Written by a young female member, L. P. H., dated June 16, 1852.
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THE FREE CHURCH.
Lines addressed to the Free Church worshipping in Bracken county, Kentucky, by a young lady who is a member of the same Church
We are in truth a little band,
We are indeed but few
But then the clasp of every hand
Is warm and true.
There is a secret golden chain.
That binds us to each other.
While each one speaks a kindly word
Unto his brother.
Dark the cloud around may hover
Shedding a gloomy pall
Hate may pour upon us ever
Its bitterest gall
But we'll cling unto each other
Closer in each darkening hour,
Nor will we forget our brother,
Whilst 'neath its power.
Wouldst thou know the chain that binds us?
Wouldst thou hear its name,
That in the darkest hour finds us
Still, still the same?
'Tis a gracious boon that's given
Pure and holy, from above.
To guide us on our way to Heaven—
'Tis Jesus' Love
L. P. H.
Bracken County, Ky, June 16, 1852.
THE FREE CHURCH.
Lines addressed to the Free Church worshipping in Bracken county, Kentucky, by a young lady who is a member of the same Church
We are in truth a little band,
We are indeed but few
But then the clasp of every hand
Is warm and true.
There is a secret golden chain.
That binds us to each other.
While each one speaks a kindly word
Unto his brother.
Dark the cloud around may hover
Shedding a gloomy pall
Hate may pour upon us ever
Its bitterest gall
But we'll cling unto each other
Closer in each darkening hour,
Nor will we forget our brother,
Whilst 'neath its power.
Wouldst thou know the chain that binds us?
Wouldst thou hear its name,
That in the darkest hour finds us
Still, still the same?
'Tis a gracious boon that's given
Pure and holy, from above.
To guide us on our way to Heaven—
'Tis Jesus' Love
L. P. H.
Bracken County, Ky, June 16, 1852.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Song
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Free Church
Jesus Love
Church Unity
Bracken County
Religious Devotion
Brotherly Bond
What entities or persons were involved?
L. P. H., By A Young Lady Who Is A Member Of The Same Church
Poem Details
Title
The Free Church.
Author
L. P. H., By A Young Lady Who Is A Member Of The Same Church
Subject
Lines Addressed To The Free Church Worshipping In Bracken County, Kentucky
Key Lines
We Are In Truth A Little Band,
We Are Indeed But Few
But Then The Clasp Of Every Hand
Is Warm And True.
'Tis A Gracious Boon That's Given
Pure And Holy, From Above.
To Guide Us On Our Way To Heaven—
'Tis Jesus' Love