Encircled in Thine Arms
©2015 Susan Noyes Anderson
image from churchofjesuschrist.org
O Savior, thou art good to me.
Encircled in thine arms, I find
the salve for every weeping wound,
the balm to ease my troubled mind.
LDS Poems
I am an LDS poet, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Making these LDS poems (“Mormon” poems) available to others was one of my main reasons for creating this poetry site. People frequently asked me, “Do you have a poem for this…?” It seemed easier to place them all on a website where everyone could find exactly what they needed. Feel free to use these LDS poems in talks, lessons, programs or the like. Do be sure to include full copyright information on every hard or internet copy. Please email a request for permission before using one of my LDS poems. For internet use, a link back to this site is required. Thanks, and enjoy your visit!
FINDING THE POEM YOU WANT: As you scroll through this section, read each snippet sample (usually the first four lines) to get a feel for the poem’s content. When you find something you like, click “CONTINUE READING” to view the entire poem.
Finding Faith in Christ
©2015 Susan Noyes Anderson
image by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash
seeds of faith
Faith is a sacred gift in life,
a gift we seize or spurn.
The seeds are freely granted us;
the fruit is ours to earn.
Where Is the Pavilion?
Faith Lost
©2015 Susan Noyes Anderson
image by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
Faith lost is like a promise broken
somewhere in the night.
Unanswered pleas in words unspoken
push away the light.
The Path of Discipleship
©2015 Susan Noyes Anderson
written for Stake Women’s Conference
image by Kamille Corry at
churchofjesuschrist.org
Beyond the veil that binds the earth
lie memories we lost at birth,
rich memories of power and light
now hidden from our earthly sight.
Easter: The Gift of Christ
©2015 Susan Noyes Anderson
Image by Heinrich Hofmann
When all about me seems to dim
and colors change to muted gray,
I turn my mind and heart to Him
who carries worldly woes away.
Overcoming the World
©2014 Susan Noyes Anderson
Photo by Manuel Rheinschmidt on Unsplash
We come to earth with full intent,
prepared to meet the call.
We cannot know what lies ahead,
but we have pledged our all.
Exaltation: A Journey into Light
h©2014 Susan Noyes Anderson
Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash
The road of life is rough and steep
with little ease along the way.
Some rivers cut and plunge so deep
they throw us back to yesterday.