Christian Poems
Be inspired by famous poets to creative poets who share their words, wisdom and beliefs in these Christian poems. Short poems full of verses that are inspirational and all with a Christian point of view on faith, prayers, giving thanks, about heaven and more.
As was once said,
"Whoso draws nigh to God
one step through doubtings dim,
God will advance a mile
in blazing light to him."
Featured Christian Poem
At Eighty-Three
Poet - Thomas Durley Landels
Of great experiences, of hill and dale,
Of cloud and sunshine, tempest, snow and hail.
Thank God for straining sinews, panting breast,
No less for weary slumber, peaceful rest;
Thank God for home and parents, children, friends,
For sweet companionship that never ends:
Thank God for all the splendor of the earth,
For nature teeming with prolific birth:
Thank God for sea and sky, for changing hours,
For trees and singing birds and fragrant flowers.
And so in looking back at eighty-three
My final word to you, my friends, shall be:
Thank God for life; and when the gift's withdrawn,
Thank God for twilight bell, and coming dawn.
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We hope the short poetry inspires you and renews your beliefs. As Charles Kingsley once said, "I do not want merely to possess a faith; I want a faith that possesses me."
Reading poetry can encourage and remind you of all that you have to be thankful for. You may also enjoy inspirational prayers which can be used to talk with God. Visit again for new featured short poetry for Christians.
Past featured Christian Poems:
The Happiest Heart - inspirational words which will give you verses to reflect on.
Requests -reminds us of the things we ask for. Many times we want things and pray for them only not to receive it. But also many times the things we want may not be want we need.
Awareness - a reminder to you to focus your energy on helping others and being aware of the world and events around you.
What God Hath Promised - You will find the verses in what God hath promised are one that we sometimes forget.
Fear and Faith - A short poem about fear and faith written by Harry Emerson Fosdick. The verses point out the differences between fear and faith, driving home the point that faith will see you through any difficulty
Brothers - Short poetry about Brothers. All have a christian theme to them.
Gods World -We hope you find inspiration in the short verses written by Edna St. Vincent Millay
A Prayer - The poet is asking God to teach him kindness, grace, and patience. We hope the short verses inspire you
Silent - In this short poem The Poet writes in disbelief about how anyone could not believe as they walked through a garden.
A Mothers Creed -Short verses which express what all Christian mothers would agree upon
Faith -What is faith - let the words of Poet S.E. Kiser give you some answers
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Who Am I To Say
Poet: Grace N Crowell
We come to God by devious ways,
and who am I to say
That the road I take is the only road,
My way, the better way?
All earnest hearts that seek for God
can find Him like a flame,
Down every road, no matter what
his creed, or what his name.
So whether we may pause to pray
where great cathedrals shine,
Or in some little weathered church,
or at some wayside shrine,
The sincere travelers will arrive
where the welcoming home lights shine,
Although the countless thousands
take a different road from mine.
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If God
Poet: James Montgomery
If God hath made this world so fair,
Where sin and death abound,
How beautiful beyond compare
Will paradise be found!
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God Is Love
Poet: John McLeod, © 1982
Trembling on my bough of indecision
No way seemed clear and safe to step upon,
I found no answer to my fevered questing
No rack to base my fumbling reasoning on.
And then I heard the soft words of another
That deep within I'd never sensed before,
Saying: God is Love, and Love is understanding,
And Faith the key that opens every door!
Thus, suddenly I was no longer wary
And taking new found courage from each word
I strode forth finding light to cheer and guide me
And all my fears seemed groundless and absurd,
This then is realization of His wisdom,
His Truth that will abide for evermore,
For God is Love, and Love is understanding,
And Faith the key that opens ever door!
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The Sparrow's Fall
Poet: John McLeod, (c)
The sparrow's fall
Is seen by God above
For He sees all
For all within His love
And caring
Are protected, kept from harm
In sharing of the life-force
Brightly warm.
The sparrow's fall
Personifies our way
For we, like sparrows, fall
Each earth-bound day;
In truth, believe He cares
Though time grows still,
You pain He quietly shares
And ever will.
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Let Us With A Gladsome Mind
Poet: John Milton
Let us, with a gladsome mind,
Praise the Lord, for He is kind:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
He with all-commanding might,
Filled the new-made world with light;
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
All things living He doth feed,
His full hand supplies their need:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
He His chosen race did bless
In the wasteful wilderness:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
He hath, with a piteous eye,
Looked upon our misery:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
Let us, then, with a gladsome mind,
Praise the Lord, for He is kind:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
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The Keeper
Poet: John McLeod, © 1980
The keeper at the gate of time
Waits patiently and ever
Keeps his vigil silently
His trust he will not sever
Nor will condemn the actions
When the sould strives unaware
But always will embrace in Love
And bless with silent prayer.
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Fragment
Poet: Lord Tennyson Alfred
Flower in the crannied wall,
I pluck you out of the crannies,
I hold you here, root and all, in my hand,
Little flower — but if I could understand
What you are, root and all, and all in all,
I should know what God and man is.
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The Glory That Is God
Poet: John McLeod, (c)
It's the kind word softly spoken
And the friendly laughter heard,
It's the smile of proffred friendship
And the heavy burden shared,
It's the gently hand that guides us
As each weary mile we plod,
It's the splendor of His giving
And the glory that is God!
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Good Morning and God Bless
Poet: John McLeod, © 1989
Good morning and God bless
On this most wonderful of days
God given, lit by sunlight
Shafting down in golden rays
The heart sings out its wondrous joy
In choir with birdsong sweet,
And all one's love one can employ
This beauteous day to greet.
Oh skies a azure
Blue as any skies could ever be,
How glad I am to meet this day
How well blessed to me!
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