“Think on these things”

(Philippians 4:4-8)

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My Soul’s athirst and sated not

While matter would remain so real;

For not until my thought turns pure

Shall I attain my heart’s ideal.

 

The blemished body challenges

All sense of loveliness and form;

Yet when I learn to Love in heart

Shall every part to Life conform.

 

The words I use must be at One

With highest goal’s for Spirit’s child;

Of good report is every thought

Exuding grace and beauty mild.

 

So true and honest are the deeds

And deals I work with fellowman;

This forthright policy reveals

That Oneness with our God remains.

 

Just are conclusions wrought from Mind,

With Principle and Love as well;

No unjust summaries proceed

From me, or enter thought to dwell.

 

Virtue and praise are highly sought

As pure ideals to fairly gain;

These are the gifts of God bestowed

On man, to cherish and retain.

 

So when I think upon these things,

In quiet meditative prayer;

Then all the things of worldly gain

Are added to my storehouse here.

 

Think on these things with me, dear One,

As you go forth to daily tasks;

Then all the world will benefit

As more than Love, we do not ask.

 

Reverend Paul Lachlan Peck

Footsteps along the Path:

New Age Hymns and Poems of Power

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