Seeds for the Soul - Inspirational Volume Sampler

Seeds for the Soulfrom the

Salesian Collection

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And behold, Jesus met them ontheir way and greeted them. Theyapproached, embraced His feet,

and did Him homage.Matthew 28:9

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We Are ElatedAs friends we meet the Lord, the God,

Greets now the created.At last, in person, we now embrace;How long, O Lord, we have waited.

Finite human, Infinite God,Father, Son and Spirit.

Embattled friend at last at home,In the arms of the Creator.

Our hearts explode with joy ecstatic;How, O God, can we contain it?All the heavens now our home;Yes, O Lord, we are elated!

John A. Gagliano

His left hand is under my headand his right arm embraces me.

Song 2:6

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A Work of ArtLord Jesus, I would work for YouIn servitude, in some small way.Perhaps a task for someone else,By action, not just what I say.

So many people need Your help,And You could work through me.Lord, grant me knowledge to fulfillThe task I would perform for Thee.

The struggle many face in lifeSeems to pull them slowly down;They need a hand to lift them up,

To help them stand on firmer ground.

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Lord Jesus, grant me fortitudeWhere hidden dangers may lie.I need to convey the message;One cannot win if they don’t try.

Help me reach out to othersWith courage, love and strength;If I can lead lost sheep to You,

May I go to any length.

No work’s too large, or small to do,God can guide each task we start;And when we do it all for Him,

It becomes a work of art.

Frances Culp Wolfe

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Be HumbleIt’s when we’re down and weary

And in the foils of lifeThat we can count on othersTo help with woes and strife.

In the midst of change and stress,One’s seldom at his best.

The struggles are too much to bear;They put us to the test.

It’s then we need to lighten caresAnd let our friends step in,Assisting us to carry woesWe simply can’t begin

To bear the weight of all alone.So welcome help! Indeed,

The burdens shared will lighten loads;Permit goodwill and deeds.

Ruthmarie Brooks Silver

Say to the Lord, “My refuge andfortress, my God in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91:2