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He joined the Marines and moved to Arizona.
Sadly, [...]

All my heart this night rejoices,
As I hear,
Far and near,
Sweetest angel voices:
“Christ is born” their choirs are singing,
Till the air,
Everywhere,
Now with joy is ringing.
Come, then, let us hasten yonder;
Here let all,
Great and small,
Love Him who with love is yearning;
Hail the Star
That from far
Bright with hope is burning.
Thee, dear Lord, with heed I’ll cherish,
Live to Thee, [...]

God, come with light this holy night
That we may worship Thee aright.
God, give our world new stars of hope
To light the way in which we grope.
God, grant anew to weak and strong
Sure messages of angels’ song.
Let wise men find the manger still
To bring Thee heart and mind and will.
Move on this world in hearts of [...]

Again we hear the sounds of Christmastime;
Melodic church bells chime across the snow,
Young voices blend in carols’ honored rhyme
Or ring with laughter under mistletoe.
We share once more the inner joy of giving,
The message Christ alone was born to bring
Of “peace on earth,” the selfless way of living,
Uniting us with songs of praise to sing.
We each [...]

Life can hold such lovely things!
Apple-blossom-scented springs;
Purple mist of haze and heather;
Books to read in stormy weather.
Common as a cookie jar,
Things I hold the dearest are:
A small white house, a small brown dog;
Sunlight breaking through a fog;
And as sweet as summer rain,
Understanding after pain.
Life holds all these lovely things.
Thank you, God, for all it brings.
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Thank You for the golden rays
Of sun that turn our nights to days,
That warm the air, the streams, the sod,
And turn the wanderer back to God.
For melodies that fill the air,
The love and tenderness that come with Thy care;
For the golden hues and colors bright
That give us courage to walk in the night.
Thank You for [...]

“What makes a home?”
I asked my little boy,
And this is what he said,
“You, mother,
And when father comes.
Our table set all shiny,
And my bed,
And mother, I think it’s home,
Because we love each other.”
You who are old and wise,
What would you say
If you were asked the question?
Tell me, pray.
And simply as a little child,
The old wise ones [...]

Don’t forget that day by day
Someone is following you;
Be careful what you say,
Be careful what you do.
Don’t forget as you go along
Someone is following you;
Watch to avoid the wrong.
Watch the path you pursue.
God help you this truth to see;
Someone is following you;
Be strong! His witness be,
Be strong! Live always true.
~ Clifford Lewis

When the voice of the Master is calling
And the gates into Heaven unfold,
And the saints of all ages are gathering
And are thronging the city of gold;
How my heart shall o’erflow with the rapture
If a brother shall greet me and say,
“You pointed my footsteps to Heaven.
You told me of Jesus the Way.”

When Father asked the blessing
And in reverence bowed his head,
Our hearts were filled with gladness
And our spirits took were fed.
The table spread before us
Was one of modest fare,
The food was always wholesome
And served with love and care.
The sharing of our problems
While at the noonday meal
Lightened our burdens somehow,
And joy seemed more real.
In telling to our [...]