Powerful Poems to Share in Church


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As an English major, I have been exposed to all kinds of poetry. Some poems I have read are absolutely beautiful, yet some just leave me feeling downright confused with a capital "C." But one of my favorite things to do is include a poem in my church talk or Sunday School lesson—not only can it help promote a thought-provoking discussion, but it also takes up around five minutes depending on the length of the poem. I mean...what? I'm not stalling... "After All We Can Do" by Robbie Pierce Missionary work, the Atonement, trials—take your pick. This poem can be applied to many different parts of the gospel. "So do not lose faith; there is reason to hope: Just climb up your ladder; he’ll throw down his rope." "The Soul's Captain" by Orson F. Whitney This poem was written as a reply to William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus." Whitney contradicts Henley's words and emphasizes the important role that the Savior plays in our lives. "Men are as bubbles on the wave, As leaves upon the tree, Thou, captain...

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