M. E. Barber’s hymn “Lift that Name High!” is a hymn that presses faith into our hearts, especially when we need endurance. It helps us to look away from ourselves and to joy in the coming of our King.

‘Keep Up The Song Of Faith’ by M. E. Barber is a song to sing in the midst of a test of faith. It doesn’t offer simple comfort or doctrinal platitudes. Its phrases are like milk and honey, not directly quoting the Bible but processed through her real experiences.

“If The Path I Travel” is perhaps one of M. E. Barber’s most precious products. In it we taste the depth of her consecration against the backdrop of her honest struggle, diligent prayer, and proper demand from the Lord that he compensate her with Himself. Though her path was lonely, she found shadowless communion with her Companion.

Margaret E. Barber’s hymn “Thou Magnet of My Soul” is a kaleidoscope of Christian experiences. Each verse brings us into her strong desire to grow close to Christ and to be fully His.

M. E. Barber’s poem “Wrecked Outright” is very biographical. Following the analogy of a ship throughout, she wrestles with if she is “wrecked” Other’s murmur that she is “wrecked” but at least she is “wrecked” on shore of Jesus’ breast.