MOTHERHOOD

 

“Motherhood is near to divinity.

It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind.

It places her who honours its holy calling and service next to the angels.”

 

-          The First Presidency: Heber J. Grant, J. Reuben Clark, David O McKay

 

What are children to a mother

If not gifts from heaven’s door;

As jewels from God’s own bosom

Gifted to her heart forever more.

Entrusted with the greatest charge

Sealed with hope of tender care;

From His hands

To mothers given

As gifts of worth beyond compare.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: Mercy's Light by Annie Henrie Nader)

ODE TO GRANDMOTHERS

 

You followed your mother into my heart

Carefully tracing her footprints that led to mine,

Knowing I was waiting for your loving arms.

You are the offspring of my body and my heart;

The proof of God’s mercy,

The proof of His love divine.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: Angels Round About Thee by Annie Henrie Nader)

 

ODE TO HEAVENLY MOTHER

 

You nurtured me so lovingly

And placed me on the godly path;

You bid me follow in your footsteps,

To bring honour to Your noble heart.

 

I long to bring You my earthly memories

And tell You of them, one by one;

I hope to bring You endless joy

When home at last I come.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN

(Art: Holding Heaven by Jenedy Paige)

DIVINE MOTHERHOOD

 

“Motherhood is near to divinity.

It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind.

It places her who honours its holy calling and service next to the angels.”

 

-        The First Presidency: Heber J. Grant, J. Reuben Clark, David O McKay

-        (1918-1945)

What are children to a mother

If not gifts from heaven’s door;

As jewels from God’s own bosom

Gifted to her heart forever more.

Entrusted with the greatest charge

Sealed with hope of tender care;

From His hands

To mothers given

As gifts of worth beyond compare.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

ART: Mercy’s Light by Annie Henrie Nader