Songs of My Soul: Poems, Prayers, and Meditations

By Raymond Mulligan

“The relentless tenderness of Ray Mulligan’s poems touches the heart strings creating gentle melodies. Their simplicity evokes the depth from which they spring. The questions they raise arise from faith and lead to faith. The clear, pure notes they sound refresh one’s spirit. They welcome you to their blessings.”
–Phil Johnson, Editor Emeritus, Pietisten

Songs of My Soul is a collection of poetry, prayers, and meditations. It sings the song of a soul’s life journey and will connect you to your own soul and your own journey. Ray Mulligan’s words, as well as quotations and scriptural passages, provide readers with inspiration for all circumstances. There is much to think about here as you seek peace in reflection.

All souls speak a common language, which means your soul already understands the poetry of Songs of My Soul. While the context of Ray’s songs may be different from yours, they are the same songs of love, joy, and sorrow that everyone knows. “So come, my beloved, and journey with me awhile,” and reflect on the divine beauty inherent in a world filled with God’s love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 19, 2018
• ISBN: 9781973638810

Raymond Mulligan

Raymond Mulligan’s poetry spans twenty-five years of writing and represents a soul-filled account of his journey thus far. Ray believes that, while poetry is the language of the soul, it also connects us to our eternal God. He currently lives in Connecticut.

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Pleasant River Sunrise, Addison, Maine

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-3880-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-3882-7 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-3881-0 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018910567

WestBow Press rev. date: 09/18/2018

Contents

Introduction

Prelude

Abandoned

Holy Hymns

My Lord of Peace

Evict the Darkness

Summer Respite

He Calls Me

Strengthened by Your Love

This Is My Beloved

Temptation

Broadway

Lake of Light

Your Child

Saint Patrick’s Legacy

The Evil One’s Lair

Mystical Thoughts

The Face

Our Passion

Some Moments along My Way

The Children’s Home