Best Christian Poems

I can assure you, you won’t regret reading each poem in this collection. Every piece has its own unique way of capturing the beauty and depth of faith.

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10. Christ, by Edwin B. Hartt

Christ my Saviour, Christ my Friend
Christ my Treasure without end;
Christ when waves of sorrow roll,
Christ the Comfort of my soul.

Christ when all around should fail,
Christ when enemies prevail:
Christ when false accusers rise,
Christ my Solace in the skies.

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An illustration of Christ the Redeemer statue with arms open wide, surrounded by blooming flowers in various colors. A bright yellow light radiates behind Him, symbolizing hope and divine presence.

9. The Lamb, by William Blake

Little Lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Gave thee life, and bid thee feed
By the stream and o'er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, woolly, bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice?
Little Lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?

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An illustration of a lamb beside a bouquet of colorful roses, with blue streaks in the background, symbolizing innocence and beauty.

8. Ash Wednesday, by T.S. Eliot

Because I do not hope
to turn again
Because I do not hope
Because I do not hope to turn
Desiring this man’s gift
and that man’s scope
I no longer strive to strive
towards such things
(Why should the aged eagle
stretch its wings?)

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Watercolor illustration of a white-robed figure standing on a desert hill with a lone cactus, against a light blue sky

7. Love (III), by George Herbert

Love bade me welcome:
yet my soul drew back,
Guilty of dust and sin.
But quick-eyed Love,
observing me grow slack
From my first entrance in,
Drew nearer to me,
sweetly questioning,
If I lacked anything.

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Watercolor illustration of an elegant table set for two with white chairs, wine, grapes, and candles against purple and orange background

6. Death, Be Not Proud; by John Donne

Even though some call you
powerful and scary—
You’re not.
The people you think you defeat
don’t really die,
And you can’t kill me either.
Rest and sleep are just
little previews of you,
And they bring comfort,
so you must bring even more.

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A watercolor illustration of a bird in flight against a soft, cloudy sky with a circular backdrop of sunrise colors.

5. Himself, by Albert Benjamin Simpson

Once it was the blessing,
Now it is the Lord;
Once it was the feeling,
Now it is His Word;
Once His gifts I wanted,
Now the Giver own;
Once I sought for healing,
Now Himself alone.

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Illustration of a person reading a book with butterflies around, accompanied by the phrase "Once 'twas the feeling, now it is His Word."

4. God’s Grandeur, by Gerard Manley Hopkins

The world is charged with
the grandeur of God.
It will flame out,
like shining from shook foil;
It gathers to a greatness,
like the ooze of oil
crushed. Why do men then now
not reck his rod?

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3. The Lord Will Provide, by John Newton

Though troubles assail
And dangers affright,
Though friends should all fail
And foes all unite;
Yet one thing secures us,
Whatever betide,
The scripture assures us,
The Lord will provide.

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Young girl holding a book, gazing at a vine with clusters of grapes above.

2. I Am a Christian, by Carol S. Wimmer

When I say… "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved."
I'm whispering "I get lost!"
"That is why I chose this way."

When I say… "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need someone to be my guide.

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Two hands clasped in prayer with a white dove holding a flower in its beak, surrounded by delicate flowers, a butterfly, and a soft purple watercolor background.

1. The Legacy, by Alice Leedy Mason

She could not give
her children gold,
So she gave them faith
to have and hold.
She could not give them
royal birth,
A name renowned
throughout the earth.

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