Poems

Amen

My attitude is gratitude
for grace in this place
of ...

Unlimited good

If I pray,
   “Dear God, I must
   see evil fall!” 
do I really see
   that God is All? …

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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 Safety

A safe refuge

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

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Unless you bless me

In nameless place 
a mortal slept and 
dreamt in dust of 
angel thoughts and 
ladders dropping to 
his pillowed stone …

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Discern divine presence

The divine presence is found 
in your oneness with God. 
This spiritual power 
imparts goodwill to others 
and promotes …

This relationship

When this human experience
   seems difficult, 
there is a relationship needed
   more than any other. 
It only …

Seek His face

“If I strive with earnest gaze, / to seek God’s face / I can see / in those I love …” Inspired by Psalm 105:4, read the rest of this Christian Science poem by James Walter.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

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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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From Conquering hate, enthroning peace

Love's triumph over hate

How can we love when others hate? Prayerful turning to God, divine Love, with the earnest desire to express His qualities under all circumstances will give us strength and ability to do right.

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Right reasoning

No turning sphere
   or setting sun 
dimmed the idea
   that divine light
      is always on …

What defines you

You are 
because I AM. 
You are luminous 
because I am Light. 
You are ...

God’s great light

Dear Father and Mother
   God, I pray,
let not my thoughts
   or desires stray …
Lambs follow their Shepherd, 
all needs supplied. 
Their rest they take unfettered, 
calmly satisfied ...

No darkened space

The light of God’s day
   holds no extra room
   where one can visit night.
      And searching will not find
      a single darkened space
      in God’s house …

What really is

Everyone is entitled to God—
to know God. 
And I know that I am now …