Poems

December 26, 1936

Today

JOHN WHITE
This is the day the Lord hath made—Blest revelation,That each glad moment unafraidHolds our salvation.
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December 19, 1936

Truth's Reappearing

LINA PLUMER CLINGEN
Into a world forlornA promised babe was born,Brought forth because the fireOf Israel's great desireTo know God's surety,Was wed to purity.
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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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December 19, 1936

Judaean Song

LEETHA JOURNEY PROBST
The western sun went down in goldThat night in Palestine;The woolly sheep slipped to their fold,The softly moving kineDropped down behind their shelter barsWhile shepherds watched beneath the stars.
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December 12, 1936

Desire

RUTH C. FORTSON
Fashion my heart to love, dear God,That I may blessThe lonely ones who yearn for loveAnd tenderness.
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Changing your world

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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 Safety

A safe refuge

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December 12, 1936

Expectation

WILLIAM P. MC KENZIE
I make my prayer, and quietly waitThe answer which must surely be;God's purpose holds no angry fate,His loving voice will speak in me.
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December 5, 1936

Adjuration

SYDNEY KING RUSSELL
Look up to God, O sad and sorrowing heart,From every mortal impulse turn away,And learn the peace that Spirit can impartTo all who learn in reverence to pray.
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December 5, 1936

Discipleship

MARION ALICE BOWERS
Jesus , I hear thy voice of gentle powerCalling to me,As in that far-off sacred hourIt called in Galilee:Fishers of men!And in that unity of heart with heartExpectant of the Christly call,Thou calledst allWho through all time,In every age and every clime,Should follow thee.
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November 28, 1936

Wednesday Evening Meeting

GRACE R. WHITE
When I have come where human heartsAre prompted by the urge to praiseThe God of life, to whom belongThe power and beauty of our days;
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November 21, 1936

Love's Allness

ALMA B. WIGHTMAN
Though heavy clouds may seem to be above thee,And thou dost fear,Declare Love's allness with a faith undaunted—The skies will clear!
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