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We are pleased to offer a “Poetry” category on the Reasons for Hope* Jesus ministry website. This category features some well-known and some not-so-well-known poems from saints who are with the Lord and some who are alive today. Enjoy the words of poetry and allow them to stir your soul, warm your heart, and inspire your mind.
The Three Kings, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Longfellow wrote “The Three Kings” in 1877 to tell the story of the wise men who traveled to see and worship the one born King of the Jews.
The Hound of Heaven, a poem by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)
Puritans often used the title "The Hound of Heaven" to refer to God because it descriptively tells of God’s relentless pursuit of man. Francis Thompson (1859–1907) published his poem in 1893, and it gained popularity in the early 1900s when it was recognized and...
“I am Debtor” Poem by Robert Murray McCheyne, 1837
When this passing world is done, And when has sunk you glaring sun. When we stand with Christ in glory, Looking o’er life’s finished story…
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (video)
Written by Longfellow, this perennial favorite begins with a lament about the absence of peace in a war-torn country. But it ends with hope in remembering the faithful promise of God, “peace on earth, goodwill toward men.”
T’was the Night Before Jesus Came
This poem is adapted from the popular “Night Before Christmas” poem and presents thought-provoking words about Jesus’ return.
“Immanuel” — A Poem by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was known as the Prince of Preacher, but did you know he also wrote poetry? He wrote this poem when he was 18.
A Christmas Poem to Download and Print
A Christmas Poem — In a humble manger, a long time ago; A child was born, a Son was made low. Read the entire Christmas poem.
A Centuries-old Poem with a Convicting Message
An anonymous poem thought to date back to the days of Martin Luther presents a very convicting message.
The Christmas Story in Poetic Verse, by Alvy E. Ford (1918-2005)
Share the Christmas story with the young and young-at-heart by sharing chapters of the Bible presented in poetic words.
“The Love of God is Greater Far” by Frederick M. Lehman (1917)
The love of God is greater far, than tongue or pen can ever tell; it goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell. Read more.
You Only Have One Mother –A One Minute Mother’s Day Video Poem
You can have many children. Even many spouses. And although many women can mother you, only one gave you life and is your true mother.
Only One Life, Twill Soon Be Past – by C.T. Studd (1860 – 1931)
You may have learned as a child: “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” But do you know the whole poem?
Who Am I? A Poem by Deitrich Bonhoeffer (1905-1945)
A beautiful poem expressing man’s search for identity and finding it in God.
I Have Been Through the Valley of Weeping (Baca) Psalm 84, by L.B. Cowman (1860-1970)
I have been through the valley of weeping, The valley of sorrow and pain; But the God of all comfort’ was with me…read the full poem — a reflection on Psalm 84.
A Mother’s Day Poem
Mother's Love Her love is like an island in life's ocean, vast and wide. A peaceful, quiet shelter From the wind, the rain, the tide. 'Tis bound on the north by hope, By patience on the west, By tender counsel on the south And on the east by rest. Above...
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