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In early American history, I often ask students to write a poem from the Puritan mind set.
A complete list of student poems is available.

Photo Credit: Dawn M Turner

by Tina Parce

Oh gentle Savior pass me not
For in this world I have ought’
To be the one to share your name
That I myself be put to shame

To show your love to those around
And share your grace that does abound
This be my job I ever know
That through me your light may show

But Lord it does my mouth comes dry
And doth my fears they multiply
I urge so much to share your word
But come the time my minds a blur

My true desire is in you Lord
So let my faith become restored
Give words so ever true
And humble speaking of only you

My duty Lord I must fulfill
Let thy guidance be your will
Oh precious Lord hear my plea
And ever always work through me

May 30, 2007

That was really beautiful. You did a wonderful job.

--Leonard Stephenson

May 30, 2007

Well done!!

To show your love to those around
And share your grace that does abound
This be my job I ever know
That through me your light may show

I especially like this stanza. Sometime the hardest thing to do is to show love or extend grace.

--Larry Taylor

June 18, 2007

Thank you so much for letting me know about the usage [of my photograph on this page]. The poem paired with the photo is beautiful! :-)

--Dawn Turner