Poems

If you've any task to do,Let me whisper, friend, to you,Do it.

The Carol of the Rain

O THE happy summer rain! O the merry summer rain!How it dashes and it splashes o'er my southern window-pane

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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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He was a hypochondriac, a man of one idea;That one—that Death lurked near him—inspiring him with fear.

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A Prayer

Oh, make me childlike, make me gladAs the joyous brooklet never sad.

Rest

Rest in the LordAnd thou shalt seeLife, Truth, Love, andSweet Liberty.
O, little heart, be brave!The fight is hard to win;The struggle long and fierceWith unbelief and sin.

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These books healed me

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on how the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy heal.

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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 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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My Creed

My creed is Love, and Love is God;In all the universe abroadThere is no other lightTo guide the soul aright.

How Can You Find a Realm?

How can you find a realm where sickness is?

"Let Not your Heart be Troubled"

Let not your heart be troubled,Have faith, believe in me.

The Difference

It may have been a dream—but beautiful at first:I found myself upon a breezy eminenceAt sunrise; and the hill was one great flashing opalIn the bright morning sun, blushing resplendentlyBeneath his passionate June kisses; and the oaksThat crowned the hill stretched out their glist'ning, pleadingarmsFor more—and more—and more.

Sonnet

Because as Christ willed I have tried to wing'Bove earth to seek Life's steady-burning light,Men sneer, and curse me as a leper-blightOn holy rights, call me apostate King,And stone me with their thoughts of hate, and flingMe from their hearts, and in despiteMy proofs of truth still with a pagan mightThey crucify my heaven-endeavoring.

The Eternal Now

I sat me down to write a lineMy thoughts went back one year,When Nature's sun had ceased to shineAnd life had lost its cheer.