Poems

September 18, 1954

REFLECTION

Kathleen O'Connor
Here , fringed by snow-clad mountain peaks,The lake—serenity expressed—Calm and unruffled, mirrors forthA picture of great strength—at rest.
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September 11, 1954

JEWELED MOMENTS

Jean Hazel Allen
There are moments when illusion,with its fine-spun subtlety,weaves an evil-patterned fabricon the loom of apathy.
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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 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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September 11, 1954

GUIDANCE

Ruth Grayson
When I grow quiet, waiting for Love's voice,Contending not against the offending rod,But ever knowing that I can rejoiceIn the omnipotence and peace of God,
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September 4, 1954

ANSWERED PRAYER

Helen Lacy Veatch Sutherland
No earnest prayer sent forth on wingsOf hope and faith that all may proveCan go unanswered, for it singsOf gratitude and unselfed love.
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September 4, 1954

WISDOM'S RAY

John Richard Raymond
The smallest ray of TruthIn darkest night,When clung to in our need,Can put to flightAbysmal thoughts of fearAnd lead us whereWe see our Father's love—In answered prayer.
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Shared reflections

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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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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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August 28, 1954

ETERNAL LIFE

Ruby Lee Corder
Before belief's time-world took form,Or temporal things seemed true,Or solar day brought cloud or storm,Or night obscured Life's view,Or error's serpentine deceitClaimed mortal life began,God saw His universe completeIn perfect spiritual plan.
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August 14, 1954

TRANSPARENCY

Dorothy Nash Symon
Into our hearts God sent His Word;And light beyond compareReveals the wondrous forms of MindUnfolding everywhere.
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August 14, 1954

OUR NEED IS MET

Alan W. Thwaites
With fire by night and cloud by dayA multitude was shown the wayWhen Israel marched through storm and stressAcross the ancient wilderness.
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