Poems

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Healing

CORA ARMSTRONG KELLAM

I Studied like a troubled child,I pondered line on line.
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Vision

LENA M. HALL

"They that be wise shall shine,"Shine as the heavens bright;They that shall lead to righteousnessAs stars diffuse their light.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

From Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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The New Heaven

VIRGINIA HORNER

Behold thy home created by God;Where angels, the pure thoughts, dwell;Where there is love and peace and joy,And melodious song doth swell.

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A Prayer

MARY BLOMFIELD

In the hearts of the children of men, O God, be Thou present in power, To comfort, to holdThine own in this hour.
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Happiness

LOUISE L. HESSE

Hast ever longed to show mankindThe way to happiness?
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Worldly Wisdom

RALPH CHEYNEY

For every task and enterpriseThat he has finished or begun,The man who's really worldly wiseWill pray each day, "Thy will be done"!

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Anthology of classic articles

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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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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The Shepherds

KATHLEEN ANNETTE SCAMMELL

Hark! The angels softly singing,Making bright the night with praise—Pæans through the darkness winging:Joy and peace be, all thy days!
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Be Not Afraid

PEARL HOLLOWAY

Be not afraid.
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A Thanksgiving Testimony

MAUDE M. CLARKE

O God, accept our sacrifice of praiseContinually, and may we ever give Thee thanksFor this: That Thou didst sendThy well beloved SonTo show the way.
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Just a Look

MARY A. MACOMBER

Just a look, but, oh, the sweetness—Patience with a brother shown;Forgiveness without touch of censure—Fruit of struggles, prayer, alone.
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Yesterday and To-day

ANNA M. CHATILLON

When now I think of yesterday,Its burdens, and horizon gray,When all to me was dreary,And every moment wearyWith fear that the to-morrowWould bring new pains and sorrow—
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Understanding God

LAURA REBECCA LONSDALE

No brighter thought sheds beacon gleams to cheerEach pilgrim journeying through earth's drear,Than this—that God is Light.