Poems

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The Firmament

GERTRUDE E. MANSELL

The firmament, o'erspreading all,Displays Thy handiwork, O God;It is the firmament of Mind,Where all may understanding find—Thy firmament, O God.
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Standing in the Wind

MURIEL CULP BERRY

Far up the mountainside there stands a tree,Sturdy and gnarled, and marking timber line.

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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 Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

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Consecration

ETHEL WASGATT DENNIS

We read of Samuel that the Lord was with him,Nor let the words he spake fall to the ground.

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Goodly Heritage

FRANCES HILDA SHERLOCK

I came to Love, to beg a daily rate:A little meal, ah, just a little oil;And planned to give, from early morn till late,Full recompense, with uncomplaining toil.
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Safe with the Shepherd

MAXINE M. L. SCHROER

Lord , Thou art here, and I am safe once moreWithin Thy tender, all-protecting arm.
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Prayer

GRACE A. WARNER

Dear Father, when my footsteps strayThy Word points to the upward way;Thou givest strength throughout the dayWhen I for courage pray.

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Shared reflections

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"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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"The flaming sword"

ALMA G. V. HARRISON

Does then the flaming sword still guard the wayThat leads unto the blessed tree of life,And must Truth's pilgrims seek with pain todayTo reach that refuge from their woe and strife?
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Morning Light

FRANCIS BALDWIN

Lo, morning's joy dispels the gloom of night!Sing, O my heart, in joyous gratitudeFor Love's inestimable gift of light,That puts all fears and falstities to flight,Declaring all that is of Truth is good.
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Recompense

PEGGY YOUNG CLARK

O you who gaze with saddened eyesAt vanished, wasted daysMay now look up and see the dawnReflecting healing raysOf hope, and joy, and confidenceIn Love's design, always.
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How to Serve

ALICE MAUDE SCHUTTE

How shall I best serve needs of human kind?
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In Thy House

ROWENA A. MILLS

Oh, we would enter in Thy house, dear Lord!Outside the storms of grief and hate assailThe tired wanderer, and he shrinks in fearFrom lightning flash and roar of storm and gale.
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Growth

LAURA BROWN CROWELL

Lord, make me glad for little things,Those things which every day appear.