Faith

by Julia Carter Aldrich — a poem card from Justes Mots

A hymn-like affirmation of divine care and the redemptive power of faith, this poem encourages readers to trust in God's providence during hardship and to meet adversity with courage and faith-guided action. Aldrich uses meteorological imagery (clouds, storms, floods) to represent life's trials while asserting that a higher power watches over immortal souls. Its message of comfort and spiritual assurance makes it apt for encouraging those facing difficulty.

O, by and by the sun will shine again—
Will throw glad light on hill, and field, and plain;
The earth will smile ’neath Plenty’s joyous reign,
And we shall know that “God remembers the world.”

Aye, by and by the clouds will roll away
And then a greater boon, a golden day
Will seem, because we’ve known a gloomy May…

Themes: birthday · friendship · encouragement · reflection