Little Sister of the Poor, Asking alms from door to door, Ever on you go; Clothed in the garb of meekness, Finding strength in others' weakness, Soothing others' woe. Little Sister of the Poor, Rich in patience to endure Stern Redemption's load; Cold and rain and parching heat Hinder not heroic feet On the Royal Road. Little Sister of the Poor, When your weary day is o'er Rest there may not be; For the aged, sick, and needy Vigils claim and succor speedy, Turning unto thee. Little Sister of the Poor, Narrow is the way but sure, Heavenward leading on; For the Master's word thou knowest, "What unto the least thou doest Unto me is done." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MUJER by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS DIRGE FOR A SOLDIER [SEPTEMBER 1, 1862] by GEORGE HENRY BOKER TAM O' SHANTER by ROBERT BURNS THE AGED STRANGER; AN INCIDENT OF THE WAR by FRANCIS BRET HARTE |