Poems

August 7, 1937

Climbing

JEAN E. CARTH
Down in the valley, held by indecision,Darkened by shadows—merely marking time—We long for light to purify our vision,And pray that strength be given us to climb.
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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 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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August 7, 1937

Arise

VERA CONSTANCE HOWARD
Is it at a tomb thou standest,Stooping down and seeing thereCrumbling hopes and aspirations,Shattered plans, ambitions fair?
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August 7, 1937

Praise

MARION ALICE BOWERS
With birds' awakeningMy heart shall soar and sing;O let the Christ be praised!No lurking ghost of fearHas any foothold here;O let the Christ be praised!What unity divineOur shining eyes define,If we the Christ will praise;All purposes sincereA meeting place find here—O let the Christ be praised!And as we grasp God's hand,We learn to understand—O let the Christ be praised!See man's awakeningTo Love's eternal spring—O let the Christ be praised!And so throughout the worldHis banner is unfurled—O let the Christ be praised!The truth we see and knowIn every heart shall glow,And all accord Him praise.
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July 31, 1937

The Way

EMMA HODGES
My need is great, dear Lord, I cried,I seek surcease in Thee;Leave what thou hast, the answer came,And follow after Me.
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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.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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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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July 24, 1937

Prayer and Praise

BERTHA IRENE BYRD
Father, may Thy love eternalPenetrate our thought each day;Quiet all our fears, and keep usTrusting in Thy care alway.
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July 24, 1937

To Any Friend

MARION SUSAN CAMPBELL
Blinded, we never saw their strideMeasured, to meet our stay;The lingering patience in their eyes—That lowly guest.
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July 17, 1937

Oil

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON
Oh , let me consecrated be,In purpose undefiled—To see in all, and be indeedMyself, Thy faithful child.
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July 17, 1937

The Sower

OLGA CYPRIAN COOMBER
A sower went forth to sow one day,His step was light and his spirit gay;Freely and fast, from his open hand,The golden grain bespread the land,For the sower strewed from a boundless storeThat, scattered abroad, increased the more.
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July 10, 1937

"The secret place"

MARION CRAMPTON MORGAN
Not only in the woodland solitudeOr mountain fastness do we find our peace;Our hearts find anchor in the love of God—In glorifying good comes sweet release.
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July 10, 1937

Everlasting Guidance

MARGARET TROILI CAMPBELL
Moses heard the voice of God:Wait by day and wait by nightFor the pillar's cloud and fire;They will lead to Horeb's height.
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