Poems

December 24, 1927

Illumination

EMMA S. OLIVER
BRIGHT star! Illuminating star! May it shine clear across the gloom, Cleaving the night of dismal fears, Pointing the way to Truth sublime,— Eternal Truth,— And glorious, endless day.
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Anthology of classic articles

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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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December 24, 1927

Temples

LUCIE HASKELL HILL
WITHIN the fragrant groves of Lebanon, The skilled Sidonians hewed the cedar trees, Fashioned the wood in fretwork, flower, and frieze, Until each heaven-inspired device was done.
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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

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From Church

The demand for church

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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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December 10, 1927

A Prayer for Faith

NELLIE REMINGTON OMSTEAD
Without Thee, God, are all endeavors vain;No joy, no satisfaction can be mineUntil Thy First Commandment I obey,And cleanse my heart, and place my hand in Thine.
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December 10, 1927

My Aim

HELEN WINCHESTER HARVEY
Not human praise—The shouts of men—Not exercise of pomp,Not thought of gain,Nor sense of self entailed.
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December 10, 1927

Fulfillment

BEATRICE CLAYTON
Well for that man who, day by day,With steadfastness pursues his questKeeping the narrow upward way,Obedient to one high behest.
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December 3, 1927

The Prodigal Son

HAZEL HARPER HARRIS
I Took my earthly goods, and willfullyFar from my Father's house I straightway wentInto the land of sense; and there I spentMy energies, and no man gave to me.
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December 3, 1927

Paul and Silas

FREDERICK STARR CAMPBELL
How clear your vision; how serene your trust,Brave gospel messengers! Though basely served,Afflicted sore; in loathsome dungeon thrust;By cruel stocks confined—all undeserved—Yet, at black midnight's hour, united voiceUplifting gratefully, ye waited notThe moment of deliverance to rejoice.
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