Poems

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Today

JOHN WHITE

This is the day the Lord hath made—Blest revelation,That each glad moment unafraidHolds our salvation.
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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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Shared reflections

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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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Reality

MAUD ALICE BATCHELOR

Only the good is real.

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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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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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The Secret

BONNY O. NORMAN

Life holds a song to fill the heart,Where sorrow dwelt before.

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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.

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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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From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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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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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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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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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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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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Gratitude

PAUL NOBLE

I thank Thee, gracious Father, for tender, loving care.