Like a Fire Burning: Doctrine & Covenants Poems

by Merrijane Rice, Nathan Rice (illustrator)

As a symbol, fire represents the purifying and enlightening power of divine truth. But fires don’t start from nothing; they must be sparked, carefully fed, and sheltered within safe bounds. In Like a Fire Burning, Merrijane Rice follows this journey from spark to roaring flame through poems inspired by the latter-day revelations recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants.

These poems bridge the gap between the ordinary and the divine by weaving personal experiences with revelations delivered through the prophet Joseph Smith and others. The author examines her relationship with her children, explores how her heart has turned toward her deceased parents, and delves into her connection with a Savior whose presence is as real and immediate now as ever. This volume not only celebrates the burning faith of the Restoration but also invites readers to kindle and feed their own inner flames of testimony.

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 25, 2024

About the author

Merrijane Rice is a poet who focuses on Latter-day Saint themes, especially those found in scripture. She currently serves as secretary on the Mormon Lit Lab board, a nonprofit organization that shepherds authors through writing and publishing works for Latter-day Saint audiences. Her poetry has been published by BYU Studies, Ensign, New Era, Segullah, the Mormon Lit Lab, and the Utah State Poetry Society. She has shared her poetry with audiences ranging from the Mormon Scholars in the Humanities annual conference to BYU TV’s Come Follow Up program. For more information about her poetry and future publications, visit MerrijaneRice.com.