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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 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 10, 1970

SHARING

Althea Brooks Hollenbeck
I made complaint to God:"You gave me precious seed, but only sandto plant them in! I'll share with friendto whom you gave a richer land!"
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October 3, 1970

SPIRITUAL INTENT AND THE SKYLARK

Milton B. Marks
If one's own pardon one has grace to win,God's gift, reflection, glow where sense had been;A brother's lark of hope and faith, on wing,Might rise and rise, and thence more bravely sing.
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September 26, 1970

PEACEMAKERS

B. Lois McKay
Each is a star,shining resplendently in the heaven of Soul;Each may flower,bathed in spiritual light;Every one voicingglad birdsong;All children of Lovebelonging to the one Father, Mind.
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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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Shared reflections

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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 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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September 19, 1970

THE VERB "TO BE"

Dilys Z. Heelan
I am, he is, thou art;In every land in every tongueThis is the way we startTo claim our being—in the present.
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September 19, 1970

WITNESS FOR TRUTH

Margaret Tsuda
Visualizea lofty hall,a judgment seatmagistrate imperially robeddespite irregularities ofaccusation and hour.
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September 12, 1970

INTACT

Helen G. Hasler
No mortal dreamCan change the factThat God createdMan intact.
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September 5, 1970

THE MEASURE

Barbara Thayer Sibley
It seemed a thousand years, yet, in Thy sightThe measure was the watch within the night,Exalting vigils kept, until the day,Defined by light.
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