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The Gift

MARIAN GREGG

I have besought my Father for a gift,For He has said, "Ask what you will of Me;"And knowing that I am His son and heirI bridled not my craving, nor did wearA suppliant look, but gazed, courageous-eyed,Up to His throne and cried:"Give me the greatest blessing that You hold,Nor fame, nor length of days, nor useless gold;The gift of gifts I ask You for my part—'An understanding heart.
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Alway

HELEN A. JOLLIFF

May I think always loving thoughtsThe kind word say,And sing most blithely, cheerily,When days are gray;Bring happy smilesInto the eyes of every child,Not just to-day—alway!

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

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From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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"Now are we the sons of God"

FLORA ALLAN

To gaze upon a rose,—"the smile of God,"*—To mark its outlines fair, its fragrance rare,Awakes within the heart a growing sense Of wonderment at God's omnipotence.

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Abundance

MINNY M. H. AYERS

THERE is plenty of good for everyone—   Plenty, and heaps to spare;For God is good and His wondrous wealth,Infinite goodness spreading health,   Is here for us all to share!
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The Upward Path

FLORENCE CLEVELAND MC DONALD

Wherever Thou wouldst have me serve Thee, Father,Fill Thou my heart with joy to do Thy will;For I would follow, not with lagging footsteps,The inner voice of Truth, so small, so still.
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"The beauty of holiness"

JAMES PALMER SNELLING

Dear God, how glorious is Thy nameThrough all the earth and sea and sky! The wondrous heavens, Thy handiwork, The moon and stars Thou hast ordained, All, all are telling Thy great love To man, made in Thy likeness pure.

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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 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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Watching

KATE HOOKS FULLER

I am waiting, O my Father,For Thy thoughts to come to me.
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Love's Recompense

MARJORIE N. BUFFUM

I never smelt the woods so sweet,I never saw the birds so fleet,Until I stooped and washed the feetOf a weary brother of mine.
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The Awakening

LUCIE HASKELL HILL

First came the hungriness:The costly foods and wines which had been his,So long as he had wherewithal to pay,Were now denied him; and the tasteless husks,Left by the swine which he was set to tend,He dared not take to still the hunger-pang.
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Child of God

HATTY MAY NASH

Hark, child of God!This babbling mortal is not thy true self,The image pure of Love!
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The Light of Life

HETTIE L. ANDERSON

When a man shall come in his journeyTo the mythical threescore and ten,Should he yield consent to a mortal lawThat would limit the lives of men?
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An Open Door

MARIAN J. COBB

An open door into the treasure house of Truth,God hath before thee set;Thou shalt go in and out, and gather priceless pearlsTo pay the world's great debt.