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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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October 16, 1954

UNFOLDMENT

Mary Lucretia Barker Franklin
However small or great the taskWe may be called upon to do,God gives us, when we humbly ask,Intelligence to see it through.
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October 9, 1954

THE MORNING WATCH

Anna M. Moore
The midnight hour is past;We see the gentle dawn appear,We claim our victory—we hold it fast—For Love has banished pain and fear.
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October 2, 1954

THE NEED TO LOVE

Marion Alice Bowers
One need we have, one overwhelming need,The need to love:Not as one bending down, benevolent,Bestowing gifts upon the hungry poor:Nor looking up, with personal attachment,Giving devotion due to God alone:But showing forth our Father's love, embracingIn radiant reflection all mankind.
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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 approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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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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October 2, 1954

CREATION

Doris A. Lewis
What Love has blessed cannot be cursedBy mortal circumstance;What Life creates is not reversedBy birth or death or chance.
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September 25, 1954

HE CARES

Duane Valentry
It was only a broken feathered thing,The frail bird under the tree—But the Word was spokenAnd wings took flight,Soaring upward, strong and free.
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September 25, 1954

INSTANTANEOUS HEALING

John L. Shepherd
Pure white Christ, sunshine of eternal Love,Filled my entire being,Lifting me aboveAll pain, fear, and doubt,Nothing there but bright reality—No devil to cast out.
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September 18, 1954

ARISE—BE NOT AFRAID

Carol James
We do not see what lies aheadFor us or for our loving friendsWhen darkness seems to settle downAnd sense would tell us all life ends.
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