Calvin Synod Herald, 1991 (91. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1991-05-01 / 3. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD- 8 -REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA A Little Brown School House There's a little brown school house upon a green hill. This picture is fresh in my memory still. This is the place, oh, it it only could say. How happy I was there in my childhood way! My teacher who taught me was patient and kind; On books and lessons we kept our mind. Oh, well I remember my school friends dear. But fate has parted us year by year. My father since then did to eternal rest ascend— Also, my childhood days are gone; But the little brown school house upon a hill green Still proudly faces the rosy dawn. There's a little brown school house upon a green hill. But the mill in the area is rusty and still. When going to school. I gayly did trip; Pausing in awe at the creaking mill whip. The splash and gurgles of the crystal stream Can no longer be heard, nor can be seen. The large chiming bell which to school me did call Is still pealing with mirth as it did of yore. Whatever I do, wherever I travel. That same striking picture in my mind does unravel Of the little brown school house upon a green hill. There's a little brown school house upon a hill green. If only it could talk of the days it has seen! As these lines are written they remind me, dear friend That school-day memories will linger to the end. No worries, no troubles, no thoughts that are dreary Enter one's heart, nor make it weary. If life has tried you as it has tried me. We both shall agree that we love to see The happy, care-free children going to the Little brown school house upon a green hill Where next to this place is a feeble old mill. About the Author Margaret Fekete Csóványos was bom in Bridgeport, Connecticut of Hungarian parents. At the age of four, her family moved to Fairfield, Connecticut where she attended the Silliman, Holland Hill Elementary Schools. She graduated from the Roger Ludlowe High School, Fairfield, Connecticut and began her writing career as the author of a movie scenario, and writing poetry for local newspapers, much of which has seen wide publication in anthologies. She is the author of a published song. After graduating from high school, she attended the Bridgeport Junior College, and more recently the Norwalk Community College. Her husband is a retired Otolaryngologist of East Norwalk, Connecticut she was his medical assistant for thirty years. They are now retired and live in East Norwalk, Connecticut. She is a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church of South Norwalk, Connecticut and actively participates in patriotic and civic affairs. She is the author of a novel, Widow Julia and two volumes of poetry, My Verse Book and A New Bouquet. * The poetry of Margaret Fekete Csóványos is truly A Varied Bouquet of Poems. She brings out the tenderness of love; the pangs of sorrow; the heartfelt beauty of patriotism; the strength and depth of faith and loyalty. Respect and tenderness towards all mankind are present in each poem. Most of all, the reader understands what she says. Margaret Fekete Csóványos is a proud native American. She is heir to the rich traditions of her Hungarian heritage, bringing us her insights into all that happened and happens in her life. This is, indeed, A Varied Bouquet of Poetry, from the depth of her heart. “Calvin Herald” proudly presents the 1991 Qween of Cleveland Athletic Ball: Ildikó Szűcs. Our Editor in chief and Editor with wives and children. — A clevelandi Magyar Atlétikai Club 1991. évi bálkirálynője: Szűcs Ildikó. Lapunk büszkeséggel közli főszerkesztőnk és szerkesztőnk, hitveseik és gyermekeik képét. Strength through Peace Words by Paul Witmer God forgive the warring nations Christ redeem our lives deceived Kings and warriors have convinced us, “Peace through strength can be achieved.” In the life and death of Jesus Peace on earth has been conceived Nurtured now through faith and caring Strength through peace we shall receive. Now with resurrection promise, In God’s peace we still believe, Christ’s new life now lives within us, Strength through peace we shall receive. Justice yet shall flood the nations, Peace shall flow from endless streams. Modern prophets share the vision, Strength through peace, “I have a dream.” Share the dream and see the vision, Spread the Peace of Christ today, Treat your neighbors each with justice Strength through peace, the one true way.
