Poems

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God's Will

ISABEL I. HERRICK

As , silently, the steadfast starsReign in the realm of night,So, potently, God's will of goodReigns through the thoughts of right.
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Peace

ALICE W. EUBANK

When darkening shadows rest upon my heartAnd subtly vex me and confuse my day,I know the light of Truth is where Thou art;And seeking Thee, I find my peaceful way.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

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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The Song of Angels

FLORA LION

Have ye heard the song of angelsAs ye listened in the peaceAnd the quiet of the eveningWhen the strife and tumult cease?

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The Star of Bethlehem

MARY KERN TIPS

O vision bright, thou Bethlehem star,Appearing now to comfort thoseWho blindly grope and wayward are,Through ignorance, that worst of foes,Be thou our guide.
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Liberty

JEANETTE C. ASH

When earth-born shadows fade awayAnd good alone I see—God's will is mine, and I obeyThe truth that makes men free:
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Courage

MARION SUSAN CAMPBELL

Bridle every vain excuse,Plead not age nor youth;Use what lies within your hand,Grasp the sword of Truth!

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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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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 Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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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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Unfoldment

MADELYN G. COBHAM

I tried to reach, to talk with God,Yesterday, yesterday;I knelt upon a hill's damp sod,And all my lips could sayWas: I have pain, and I have woe;'Gainst sin I long have fought.
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Love the Provider

JOHN WHITE

Come, thankful heart, God's near and dearAnd faithful care adore!Let joy too at the feast appear,In radiant thought hold bright and clearLove's ever present store.
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Gratitude

FLORENCE AYLWIN

I thank Thee, God, that Thou art Life,And that I live in Thee;For as I see this, I shall haveLife more abundantly.
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Lessons from the Flowers

ELLA A. STONE

How oft in memory we turnTo that bright morning long ago,When Jesus spoke to yearning hearts,And taught them God's dear care to know.
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Obedience

LILY BOYD

Life calls me to awake, whilst I would sleeping lie;Truth bids me work, for joyous tasks are nigh;Love whispers: These thy brothers, every passer-by;Life, Truth, and Love obeyed, all needs supply.
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A Supplication

BERNICE M. WELLS

O God, with humble heart I Thee beseech,Guard Thou my every thought, my deeds, my speech;Help me to think Thy thoughts, to do Thy will—To heed Thy sweet, assuring: Peace, be still!