Per Pacem Ad Lucem

Adelaide Procter

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I DO not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load;

I do not ask that flowers should always spring
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.

For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead,
Lead me aright—
Though strength should falter, and though heart should bleed—
Through Peace to Light.

I do not ask, O Lord, that thou shouldst shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread
Without a fear.

I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand
And follow Thee.

Joy is like restless day; but peace divine
Like quiet night:
Lead me, O Lord,—till perfect Day shall shine,
Through Peace to Light.

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  • bertgilliam305

    WOW, I'VE TO SAY THAT "PER PACEM AD LUCEM" REALLY STRUCK A CHORD WITH ME! IT'S SUCH A DEEPLY FELT AND SINCERE POEM, AND I LOVED HOW IT EMBRACED EVERYTHING LIFE HAS TO OFFER, THE GOOD AND THE BAD. THE WAY IT EXPRESSED THE SEEKING OF DIVINE GUIDANCE IN THE MIDST OF LIFE'S TRIALS AND UNCERTAINTIES, THAT'S PERFECTLY RELATABLE. THE DEPICTION OF PEACE AS A PATH TO LIGHT REALLY RESONATES. FANTASTIC POEM, REALLY MOVING!

    • denapickel7

      THIS POEM BY ADELAIDE PROCTER REALLY MAKES YOU THINK, DOESN'T IT? SHE TALKS ABOUT WANTING LEADERSHIP, NOT AN EASY PATH OR SWEET THINGS. ONE LINE REALLY STOOD OUT FOR ME: "BETTER IN DARKNESS JUST TO FEEL THY HAND AND FOLLOW THEE." 🌘🙏