Poems

December 23, 1916

His Friend

SAMUEL JOHNSTONE MACDONALD
My friend is not in height or weight,In figure, texture, color, gait,Or beauty which may charm the eyeYet swiftly as a shadow fly;But in the grace his words imbue,Compassion gentle as the dew,Fidelity which cannot fail,As needle true through every gale.
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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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December 9, 1916

All Mine

EMMA VIOLA WHEELER
All mine the joys of Spirit—all mine to send abroadSome thought to help my neighbor, some truth about our God;Mine too the tender loving, the omnipresent care,The perfect understanding that Love is everywhere.
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December 2, 1916

The Pleasant Land

W. EDSON SMITH
"Love never faileth": Up—around—Our joyous thoughts are winging,With Love pervading every song,Love smiling at their singing.
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November 25, 1916

Seekers of the Light

ETHEL M. GOSS
THROUGH light and shadow, Tears and pain, Helping each other the heights to gain, Onward forever, Working together, Are those who are striving to follow the gleam.
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November 11, 1916

"Be of good cheer"

ANNE VIRGINIA CULBERTSON
Because he knew the sick man's need to copeWith dark despair when all the way seems drear,The great Physician spoke these words of hope:"Be of good cheer.
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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.

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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 Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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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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October 21, 1916

Spiritual Understanding

CHARLES C. SANDELIN
I know, e'enwhen I do not see, Just as I know the mountain peakThough swathed in fog there still must be:I know—with joy then I may speak!
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October 21, 1916

"No more sea"

MARY LLOYD MC CONNEL
Among the mighty sayings of the Book,It seems to meThan this none gives more comfort: "And thereWas no more sea.
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October 7, 1916

The Purer Sense

LEONARD H. GIBSON, JR.
MINE eyes behold the teeming earth,— The brooks, the flowers, the trees, The aspiring hills, the valleys deep, Meadow and field and forest steep, Sunshine and shadow, calm and storm, Bird and beast : the human form Ruling o'er all of these.
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October 7, 1916

Illumination

L. E. HEDBERG
OPEN , ye gates of dawn, The sun of Love comes through! All mists of doubt are gone, And daylight shines anew.
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