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Answered Prayer

ASA SUYDAM MERRELL

Flow out, great heart of Christ, in love to me,That I may understand the Mind that liesWithout the mortal sense of self, may riseAbove, beyond the seeming trend, and seeThe son of God.
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Giving Thanks

LILLIAN BARKER DURKEE

Giving thanks for blessings brought,Thus the Truth-awakened thoughtOpens wide the proven doorTo the Father's bounteous store.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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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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Unity

MABELLE C. PERKINS

The stable hills in tranquil beauty rise, Their outlines blending with the golden dyes Of sunset glory in the western skies.

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Spiritual Discernment

GWEN M. CASTLE

Father, teach me how to see, Let me more discerning be Of the good surrounding me.
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Standing

HENRY EDISON WILLIAMS

Daniel stood Undaunted when, Imprisoned in the lions' den, He faced their wrath with vision clear, Retreated not as they crouched near, Nor threatened with uplifted rod— But smiled, and humbly spoke with God.
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"To day if ye will hear his voice"

BERNICE M. WELLS

"To day if ye will hear his voice," The Scripture reads.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

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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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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Spontaneity

MABEL M. THIBAU

The skylark on his upward flight Pours forth his gladsome lays;
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Security

DOROTHY MARY HUTCHINGS

How can I fear when God is All-in-all, Omnipotent?
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Reflection

MARGARET MORRISON

In the midst of sickness, Just to gain Thy peace, and there remain! Till Thy dear presence, known and loved, Shall vanquish pain.
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"There is lifting up"

MINNY M. H. AYERS

She made her way amidst the Sabbath crowdThat thronged the temple—weary, crushed, and bowed;A toilsome climb she'd had o'er steep, rough road,Yet now in pain-dimmed eyes a glad hope glowed:To-day she was to see him—Son of God!What mattered all the rugged road she'd trod?
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Pilgrimage

DOROTHY JACOB

Dear God, let me walk with Thee all the day,For when alone, how steep the path and drear,What hills of doubt and valleys deep of fear!But by Thy side, how easy grows the way!
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Awakening

WILLIAM P. MC KENZIE

Awakening out of one of the little dreams of sleepI wonder a moment is it night or morn,But through this resurrection my sense of being I keep,And with refreshment arise as one newborn.