Joseph Seamon Cotter

Here you will find the Poem The Goal of poet Joseph Seamon Cotter

The Goal

I have found joy, 
Surcease from sorrow, 
From qualms for today 
And fears for tomorrow.

I have found love, 
Sifted of pain, 
Of life's harsh goading 
And worldly disdain.

I have found peace, 
Still-borne from grief, 
From soul's bitter mocking 
And heart's unbelief.

Now may I rest, 
Soul-glad and free, 
For Lord, in the travil, 
I have found Thee.