Lucubrations

\Lu`cu*bra"tion\, n. [l. lucubratio;cf. F. lucubration.] 1. The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. 2. That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any literary composition.


Sunday, November 09, 2003

The weary ones had rest, the sad had joy
That day, and wondered "how?"
A plowman singing at his work had prayed,
'Lord, help them now.'

Away in foreign lands, they wondered "how"
Their simple word had power.
At home, the gleaners, two or three had met,
To pray an hour.

Yes, we are always wondering "how"
Because we do not see
Someone, unknown perhaps, and far away
On bended knee.

Anon

Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.
- William Cowper