Poems

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"JUST THE READING OF THE BOOK"

Doris June Jack

It worked for others; would it work for me?
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AWARENESS

Jessie R. Richardson

Jesus stood alone in what he knew;At peace, he prayed the whole night through:But I in restless doubt am tossed;The glory of the day seems lost.

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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 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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READING ROOM

Miriam E. McNally

Come in   from the rushing street, the din of office, home, or store,   in—to the pure and radiant stillness of the Christ   the gentle power of Love that fills all space   in ordered beauty, harmony, and grace.

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PREPARATION

June M. Biester

Father, may I knowand understandhow to love,That I may seethe need:And then impartwith grateful heartA loving word.
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CREATION'S CROWN

Althea Brooks Hollenbeck

To love man first—oh, cherished prayer—to treasure most, of all God made,His blessed child, and keep awareman has not strayed beyond God's care.
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THE WRONG AND THE RIGHT

Max Dunaway

Said Jonathan, "I did but tasteA little honey.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

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

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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 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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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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IDENTITY

Carol Earle Chapin

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REGENERATION

Gibbs Hofmann

My lips, from which too often fellBarbed words to wound those whom You bless,Have learned to taste the miracleOf living waters, and profess
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DAVID AND JONATHAN

Audrey Mersereau Bond

This friendship is not just a clasping of hands,a warmth of affection;its fabric is woven with infinite strandsof tender protection.
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HE SENT HIS WORD

Kathryn Ainsworth Grover

"Why are ye fearful,O ye of little faith?
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THE ANSWER

Margery Todahl Blokhine

Long may be the answer comingBut in Mind's unfolding year,As a dove's unerring homing,Sure's the proof that God is near.
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THEN HEALING CAME

Mary Bell Rhodes

I longed for healing for my child,.