Poems

September 15, 1923

Watch, Work, Pray

EMILIE HERMINE LOVELL
Ask the gardener, he will tell youThat he reaps but what he sows;That the soil must be in order,Or the seed is dwarfed by foes;That the tares in good soil prosperAs the seed that aims to bless;That the good kind, he must nourish,Guard its growth with tenderness;True discernment is most needful—Sprouts bespeak the ripen'd fruit;That with prudence he must severBaneful waste from worthy root.
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September 8, 1923

To-day

MAY TRIPLETT BELLAIRS
I do not mean to pass this dayIn stupid sense of ease,To smile on evil, fawn on fear—Thus mortal mind to please.
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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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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September 8, 1923

The Point of View

MAUDE CLARK HOUGH
A little song bird came my way,Once on a sunny summer day,And sang to me of love;But presently the song bird went,And I was filled with discontent,Nor saw blue skies above.
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September 1, 1923

All-presence

MARGARET BELLE KAUFFMAN
If I could think beyond the farthest starThat lights the depths below me and above,However swift my thought, however far,I could not reach the limits of His love.
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September 1, 1923

The Restoration

LUMAN A. FIELD
Dear Galilee, sweet trysting place,Blest memories of thee arise!There have I seen the Master's face;There heard his voice in glad surprise;
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Anthology of classic articles

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Anthology of classic articles

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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 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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September 1, 1923

Faith

MARIAN J. COBB
We Cannot always pierce the mistWhich seems to veil the Father's face;But when our hearts are heaviest,By faith, we can Love's image trace.
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August 25, 1923

The Awakening

JOSEPHINE ROBINSON
Now to hearts of men are stealingThoughts of Truth that are revealingFreedom as man's true estate;Good as pow'r and all-availing,Over evil's claims prevailing;Love and justice, meekness, mercy,Mightier far than greed and hate.
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August 11, 1923

God is Love and Truth and Life

MABEL A. SALT
I know that God is Love and Truth and Life, —     Is All-in-all;I know a list'ning ear can always hear      Love's tender call;And when earth's path seems dark to meTruth guides, if I but lift my eyes to see;And if I listen, watch and work and pray,And strive to walk with God from day to day,I cannot fall; no matter where I goLove is before me all the way, I know.
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July 28, 1923

Reciprocation

NELLIE B. MACE
It cannot be that words of cheerI speak to help you on your wayAre vain, since I must brave and clearRemain to hearten you to-day.
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