Faith and Poetry: Pat Clark

Geraldton Branch in Western Australia is so small, they often refer to themselves as a twig. But what they lack in numbers, they more than make up for in spirit and enthusiasm. There is a wonderful friendship among all the members.

The backbone of Geraldton Branch is Sister Pat Clark, who has served in this branch, and the community, for 43 years. Members and non-members alike speak of her with the highest regard as she ministers to the entire town, regardless of a person’s situation or background, and has done for decades.

Being a great lover of music and poetry, Sister Clark spreads the gospel through her poetry as well as her selfless service.

“I have been writing since primary school,” she said. “Inspiration comes through the Spirit. I feel uplifted and close to the Lord Jesus Christ as I go about my day singing the words that fill my heart. This is one way for me to thank Him for His many blessings.”

He Heals Every Wound

By Pat Clark

He heals every wound. He rights every wrong.
He lifts my saddened spirits. He fills my heart with song.
He rushes to my aid. He renews and refreshes my soul.
Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, makes my broken-self whole.

In Holy Temples

By Pat Clark

In holy temples we are endowed individually,
then sealed together as families for all eternity.
The covenants we make will endure for all time,
bringing joy and peace—priesthood gifts sublime.

The gift of exaltation—a promise to share,
given with faith and truth to all who enter there.
When we receive the blessings of the priesthood’s power,
we draw on the strength and grace of God each hour.

The Calling

By Pat Clark

Our names were being called;
it was time for us to go.
To leave our home in heaven
and come to dwell on earth below.

Such excitement! Such joy!
We were going to be born
into our chosen families
in the early hours that morn.

Our Heavenly Parents, ever loving,
gave us this opportunity;
to gain a beautiful mortal body
to house our spirit throughout eternity.

We were coming to earth to get tested,
to experience life in every way,
to prove ourselves worthy
to return home to heaven someday.

Father was sending our Elder Brother
to show us how to live.
He was the perfect example
of how to love and forgive.

Our Elder Brother is Jesus Christ;
He is our Saviour true.
Our Heavenly Father asks that we follow Him
in all that we say and do.

Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother
will watch o’er us as we roam,
Parents with patience and pure love everlasting,
waiting to welcome Their children home.

To Women Everywhere

By Pat Clark

Light a torch of faith at home.
Keep it burning bright.
Even when the journey is difficult
and you travel through the night.

Scale the spiritual peaks with courage.
Stand steady, firm and true.
Facing danger with faith and hope;
for the Lord is always with you.

Serve when called. Live the gospel.
Reach out to those in need.
Go forward building the kingdom.
We are sisters in Zion indeed.