Barclay, a member of Liberia's True Whig political party, served as the country's 18th president from 1930-1944. Applied for admission, they came and stood Before St. Peter, so great and good. I won't be a nuisance, I won't even bark. Early ballads were dramatic or humorous narrative songs derived from folk culture that predated printing. I won’t be a nuisance, I won’t even bark, I’ll be very patient and wait. Last night as I lay sleeping I died or so it seemed, Then I went to heaven But only in my dream. I vill tell you vat I vill do! Franklin was an African American poet writing for the Paris World's Fair. St. Peter stood guard at the golden gate With a solemn mien and air sedate. Was built right there to keep me out. Hilaire Belloc Verse 1 begins: 'St. yourself to death Tell St Peter at the Golden Gate That you hate to make him wait But you just gotta have another cigarette Now at a game of chance Smoke, Smoke, Smoke Pronghorn He passed away in 1993. A philosopher, a mathematician and an old drunk man found themselves standing before the Gates of Heaven. C. Price, D.D. A poem to share with someone when their pet passes away: I explained to St. Peter, I'd rather stay here, Outside the pearly gate. -Author Unknown "Wonderful my son, welcome to heaven. They came and stood Before St. Peter, so great and good, In hope the … (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reely's Audio Poems  © 2021  - Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress). Revelation 21:1-27 ESV / 22 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Jos. Harper was a freed African American woman from Baltimore. Rusty, and on squeaky hinges all the gates I have ever seen, heard, or described closed one by one under a grey sky. where I died before you. but, he paused. For guidance about compiling full citations consult Citing Primary Sources. "https://secure." Smiley, Joseph Bert, and Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as "I was a vice officer. Today is St. Peter's day, when we remember the disciple who for all his many mistakes, knew how to recover and hold on, who, for all his waverings was called by Jesus ;the rock', who learned the threefold lesson that every betrayal can ultimately be restored by love. The dog is speaking with Saint Peter and asking him for permission to wait by the front gate for his master and promises that he will be quiet if St Peter lets him wait there because he doesnt want to go in because it wouldnt be Heaven without his master. St. Peter at the Gate. St. Peter At The Gate. SAINT PETER AT THE GATE. Ernest Thayer Contributor Names. is looking down at Me. The pearly gates flew open wide, St Peter rung the bell 'Come in,' he said 'and choose you harp' That is all there was in my mind, earth. Smiley, Joseph Bert, 1864-1903. Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress). They look like gate keys, you idjit. But bigger, you know, and pearly-like. The man asked St. Peter why he got a hut when there were so many mansions he could live in. As God looked out to see. "I was a policeman," he responded. A religious poem about rewards and punishments on the Judgment Day. Smiley, Joseph Bert, and Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection. Let me break it down so maybe you'll see what I mean (you can feel free not to post this comment if you don't want to, (not everyone thrives on public criticism like I do) B. https://www.loc.gov/item/91898235/. But it doesn’t mean I … something about walking up to st. peter and saying let me in, and st. peter looks at you with a grin and says "get down trooper and knock out 10". I will h'auction h'off to you!" Up there St. Peter met me standing at the pearly gates, He said "I must check your record, please stand here and wait." I–V: American. "statcounter.com/counter/counter.js'>"); A poem about life and the after-life, written in Monrovia, Liberia. In hopes the City of Peace to win — And asked St. Peter to let them in. ST . a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. Barclay, a member of Liberia's True Whig political party, served as the country's 18th president from 1930-1944. Vols. Pass through the gates." I’ll be right here chewing A celestial bone No matter how long you may be. What can I say about the world I t was the dawn of another day . I sense his Stare. I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone No matter how long you may be. More about Copyright and other Restrictions. St Peter said 'To gain your entry here?' var sc_project=729159; Peter at the Gate. When up to the top of the golden stair A man and a woman ascending there. The story of a Vagabond and his old dog at St. Peter's Gate in Heaven. "); Between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m., local poets lined the gates in pairs to read poems inspired by the work, giving voice to the visuals. I'm not trying to be rude AT ALL. What scriptured promise would come to pass, What promise would not be. A man and a woman, ascending there, Applied for admission. But a real bad guy, I surely ain’t. "Aah, the good father, Peter! And Saint Peter. I kept dangerous narcotics out of the hands of kids." St. Peter at the Golden Gate. The two poets look at each other not sure what to do, then St. Peter says " I have an idea, since you guys are poets lets have a contest, best poem gets to stay in heaven, the other. And before the gate of old St. Peter, the Hebrew stood his stand. I remember stumbling across a poem about a dog who has passed and is told from the dog's point of view. Peter stood guard at the golden gate, / With a solemn mien and an air sedate'. var sc_security="d2dcb097"; & Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection. He decides to let them compete for the one spot in a poem … Smiley, J. I must inform you that […] Poems on a variety of subjects; titles include Monrovia, Song of the Dead. Sam Walter Foss By Joseph Bert Smiley (1864–1903) S T. P ETER stood guard at the golden gate, With a solemn mien and an air sedate, When up to the top of the golden stair. Peter at the gate. Heaven or Hell? And turning aside, He turned his eyes. var scJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Heaven knows, I’ve done some wrong. He is met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter himself. St. Peter replied, "I did the best with the money you sent us." (1905) Peter at the Gate. Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins - Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress). A man and a woman, ascending there, Applied for admission. by Robett X. Leeds. ST. PETER I explained to St. Peter that I'd rather stay here Outside the pearly gate. My Grandpa (Raymond Miller) reciting a poem he knew by memory from childhood. A Statistical inquiry into the condition of the people of colour, of the city and districts ... A noble life : memorial souvenir of Rev. [Philadelphia: s.n, 1905] Pdf. Barclay, Edwin J. the engineer passed through the pearly gates. the St. Peter is from cadence sang while running. Now, I think there is a likeness 'twixt St Peter's life and mine For he did a lot of trampin' long ago in Palestine He was 'union' when the workers first began to organize And I'm glad that old St Peter keeps the gate of Paradise When the ancient agitator and his brothers carried swags I've no doubt he very often tramped with empty tucker-bags and His Dog. St Peter done scowled, and sighed, then stood up and patted his robe. Poem for Insurance Girls . 3. “What have you done” St. Peter said “To gain admission here”. Matthew 16:18 ESV / 24 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Waiting at the Gate. [Philadelphia: s.n] [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/91898235/. ‘Cause I’d miss you too much, If I … "I could sell it among the installment plan! Long and old funny poem. But that would be a sin, so I will give them to you for half price - if you vill let me in." And I am standing in front. He turned and said "Your record is covered with terrible flaws, What did you do with your life?" The woman was tall, and lank and thin, Pearly gates is an informal name for the gateway to Heaven according to some Christian denominations.It is inspired by the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:21: "The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate being made from a single pearl.". A short prayer composed by a student at Atlanta Baptist College in response to racial troubles in Georgia in 1899. Joseph Bert Smiley Contemporaries so now I can no longer dream. The day finally arrives: Forrest Gump dies and goes to heaven. by Joseph Bert Smiley (my great-grandfather) Saint Peter stood guard by the golden gate. They came and stood. St Peter is standing at heaven's gate when a man walks up.   About This Site, Les Enfants Pauvres (The Children of the Poor), https://reelyredd.com/mp3/vs/JBS-StPeterGate-64.mp3, The True Love Story of Hilaire Belloc and Elodie Hogan, A soldier of the Legion lay dying in Algiers. I won't be a nuisance, I won't even bark, I'll be very patient and wait. Shakespeare and Lord Byron get to the gates of heaven at the same time but St Peter regrets to confirm that they only have one vacancy left. ... annual report for the year ending ... Daily bread : by Josephine Preston Peabody. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. It feels to me like you put a LOT of thought into what this poem meant to you (which is important) but you were too shy to push the envelope and give us the context. It is fitting therefore that it… "Gentlemen," the Devil started, "Heaven is now overcrowded. The contents of the Library of Congress African American Perspectives collection have no known copyright restrictions and are free to use and reuse. Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) Explained, for me it’s much too late. "Welcome to heaven my son. st. peter then turned unto the mate; you've filled you lungs with cool, clean air, you've known the breezes and the sun up there; pushing a pencil, you've traveled in class, you've been a passenger before the mast; there is no question, yes or … The Vagabond. St. Peter at the Gate. Two poets die at the same time and they meet St. Peter at the pearly gates... St. Peter says"ah, it's great to see you guys, but we have a small problem... we only have room for one of you." The first annual report includes the act of incorporation and by-laws of the hospital, created to care for indigent New York citizens in 1898, most patients being African Americans. When up to the top of the golden stair, A … Christian patriotic poem for veterns...a soldier stands before God for his final inspection St Peter asked. Summary. He gives here several poems on a wide variety of subjects, all purely literary and artistic, including one on the... Franklin, James Thomas - Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress). A lamentation in the form of a poem composed for the funeral of the African American musician, Francis Johnson, who died on April 6,1844, and was buried in the cemetery of St.... Douglass, Robert M. J. 100 Bible Verses about St Peter At Heavens Gates. Inspired by the response to "The Gates," Delaney and New York City poet Douglas Rothschild organized an event for Saturday, February 26, the final weekend of the exhibit. Peter at the Gate. Rowe, an African American minister, offers a panegyric in the form of a poem to Joseph C. Price, deceased president of Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) - Rowe, George Clinton. by Joseph Bert Smiley. The report describes... Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) - McDonough Memorial Hospital (New York, N.Y.). She rebuts the call of Maurice Thompson for black revenge and an uprising against white society in favor of racial cooperation and harmony. I'd miss you so much if I went in alone It wouldn't be heaven for me. My life is Done. A teacher stood at the pearly gates, His face was worn and old, He stood before the man of fate, For admission to the fold, 'What have you done?' Peter stood guard at the golden gate, With solemn mien and air sedate, When up to the top of the golden stair, A man and a woman ascending there, Applied for admission. It was published by David Baxter of 32 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, and would have cost a penny to buy. : "http://www. we used to sing that when I was in the 82nde all the time. St. Peter at the Gate. St. Peter and the Devil were standing nearby. A Miner stood at the Golden Gate his head bowed low, He meekly asked the man of fate the way that he should go. St. Peter stood guard at the golden gate, With a solemn mien and air sedate, When up to the top of the golden stair, Maggie and Jiggs ascending there, Applied for admission. Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) - Ryder, A. H. (Arthur H.) - Brawley, Benjamin, African American Perspectives: Materials Selected from the Rare Book Collection, Rare Book and Special Collections Division. 'I've been a teacher, Sir' He said 'For many and many a year!' The gates are closed however, as Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. Credit Line: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division. mocking me, St. Peter was. 2. St Peter has agreed to A discussion and statistics on the occupations, means of livelihood, real estate owned, rate of population increase since 1837, schools, beneficial societies, penitentiary inmates, and churches of Philadelphia's African American community. We have heard a lot about you. var sc_invisible=1; I explained to St. Peter I’d rather stay here Just outside the Pearly Gate. "What kind of policeman?" It’s common knowledge, I’m no Saint. St. Peter says, “Well Forrest, it’s certainly good to see you. They came and stood. Frank Lebby Stanton. at the gate to your grave you stopped me with the same words I had spoken in a dream. Now the gates are Closed. I've got jewel-e-ry fit for h'angels! document.write(". I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone, No matter how long you may be, I'd miss you so much, if I went in alone, It wouldn't be heaven for me. This was in about 1990. of the pearly gates. (Edwin James) - Daniel Murray Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress).