Poems

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Loving Father

BY CHARLES H. GLIDDEN.

Loving Father, Truth triumphant, Counselor and King,Here we gather to adore Thee, here our hearts we bring.
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Let Something Good be Said

James Whitcomb Riley

When over the fair fame of friend or foeThe shadow of disgrace shall fall; insteadOf words of blame, or proof of thus and so,Let something good be said.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

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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What's the use of blaming others,...

Wm. Brunton with contributions from John Bunyan

What's the use of blaming others,For the faults we know are ours?

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Dare to Try

S. E. Kiser

Dare to try!What though a thousand critics waitTo cavil at the thing you do?
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Brotherhood

E. S. Martin

That plenty but reproaches meWhich leaves my brother bare,Not wholly glad my heart can beWhile his is bowed with care.
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My Thought of God

BY WILLIAM CROFTS

God is my Life, and God is good,And in His goodness I'll rejoice;His care supplies my daily food,He guides me with His loving voice;And day by day my way I'll wendTo Him, my Father and my Friend.

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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 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 Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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"The Harvest truly is Plenteous"

BY MRS. FRANCES H. COIT

"The harvest truly is plenteous,But the laborers are few;"The work is ready and waiting,Waiting for me and for you.
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Three Gates

If you are tempted to revealA tale some one to you has toldAbout another, make it pass,Before you speak, three gates of gold.
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Give me the gospel of the fields and woods—...

The Watchman

Give me the gospel of the fields and woods—The sermons written in the book of books;The sweet communion of the things of earthFresh with the warm baptism of the sun.
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A Cottage Portrait

BY CLARENCE A. BUSKIRK.

WITHIN my humble hall there hangs against the wallA fairer flower than summer garlands show,—A beautiful old face whose gentleness and graceBeam forth like winter flowers beside the snow.
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Gratitude

BY L. E. LITZSINGER.

When the heart once enshrouded in darkness and gloom,Has been filled with the sunshine of God,Were it Possible then to conceal the bright raysAs they scatter their radiance abroad?
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Why?

Robert Haven Schauffler

If the wren can clingTo a spray a-swingIn the mad May wind, and sing and singAs if she'd burst for joy;