Poems

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PRESENT

W. J. TUCKER.

Sometimes , when dwelling in exalted thought,—Viewing the wonders which Thy word hath wrought,Reflecting on Thy beauteous works the while,—Then 'tis I see Thee, then I see Thy smile.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

HARRY T. FEE

Truth's footprints mark the epochs of the years.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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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GOD'S WILL BE DONE

FANNIE G. HOPKINS

There was a time when on life's wayIntense petitions from my heart of hearts aroseThat God should give me this or that today—My heart's desire I craved ere daylight closed.

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MINISTRY

GERTRUDE RING HOMANS.

Myriad dancing drops of diamond dewDrench the sweet meadow grass at early morn;But only one, perhaps, sends back to youThe wealth of color in its pure heart born.
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TRUE HOMAGE

AMY RUTH WENZEL.

The Christ is guest at many a princely boardWhere each one owns himself as lord,Where none of those with whom he sits at meatWould deign to kneel and wash his feet.
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"THAT ROCK WAS CHRIST."

BEN. HAWORTH-BOOTH.

Though the rough surge is thundering on the sand,And wild white-horses o'er the sullen seaRace with the raving wind, I take my stand,Immovable in calm security,Upon my rock, above the breakers hurled—The rock of Christ, above a 'whelming world.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

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These books healed me

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on how the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy heal.

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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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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COMMUNION

EVELYN SYLVESTER KNOWLES

Communion with thy God is not to standWith eye uplifted and outreaching hand;Communion with thy God is this—what more?
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THE PURPOSE

LEBARON P. COOKE.

Take all thy hidden talents.
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SHADOW

JOSEPHINE W. HEERMANS

My heart was full of rapture yesterday;Ecstatic joy my being overflowed,For Love with me sojourned.
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A PROMISE

GERTRUDE RING HOMANS

"Their works do follow them.
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PRAISE

R. E. KEY.

When the soft falling wind has ceased to stirThe tendrils of a thousand restless trees,When the slow humming-bee has ceased to lieCaressingly within the clustering leaves,When the gray twilight falls—a silver sign—Upon the path the woodland torrent cleaves:Then, 'twixt the parting of reluctant dayAnd gentle advent of approaching night,I bow a humble head in thankful prayerFor blessings infinite.
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LOVING AND LIVING

RUTH INGRAHAM

As the window, clear and bright,Letteth in the warmth and light,Bringing gladness to the sight,