Poems

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"AS A LITTLE CHILD"

KATHARINE T. PORTER

Remember childhood's ways—the pure, unsullied heart,The ready sympathy, affection, impulse true.
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THE NEW YEAR—A FRIEND

JOY E. R. ZINT.

A friend has depths of character.

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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JOY

ADA J. MILLER.

A full, clear note with the 'cello's depth and powerSounds in the word that means to mortals moreThan fullest thought can tell in verse or song.

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Two sorrie thynges there be—...

Willis Boyd Allen

Two sorrie thynges there be—Ay, three—A neste from which the fledglings have been taken,A lambe forsaken,A redde leaf from the wilde rose rudely shaken.
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WHEN WAS CHRIST BORN?

GERTRUDE RING HOMANS

When was Christ born?
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A CHRISTIAN'S GREETING

ELLA CLEMENT DAVIES

Just to greet youIn the dear old words the angels sing;Just to meet youWhere the shepherds found their baby King.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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WHEN IT IS DARK

AMY RUTH WENZEL

As one who rises while as yet 'tis night,And at his window waits to seeThe first faint rays of dawning light,So wait I, healing Word, for Thee.
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OH, DID THEY KNOW

MRS. F. L. MILLER.

Oh, did they know that God is All-in-all,That love alone the measure of that allness is,Then with what zeal they'd seek to knowThe height, the depth, the length, the breadthOf that which measures Love.
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LIMITATION

MARION COOK

What argues that we find dire limits setTo strength and sense and sight and all man hath—To comprehension of the one true pathGod's love marked for His image?
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THE VISITANT

MARY J. ELMENDORF

MANTLED in might, Love knocks at your gate—Love urgent of voice and tender of eye.
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GRATITUDE

ADA J. MILLER

Not in words—too oft but empty sound,As lifeless as the swish and whirl of leavesIn autumn wind—is best expressed the grateful thought.
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CONVICTION

JOSEPHINE W. HEERMANS

Our bark of life full oft seems tossed aboutBy undercurrent and by raging wind;By billows lashed, frail sense succumbs to doubt,Then whispers Love, Protection seek in Mind.