Poems

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THE PURPOSE

Pearl Strachan Hurd

Falsely accused, Christian?
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OFFERING

Mae Tucker

Do streams of thought seem clogged?

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

From Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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BETHLEHEM

Mildred E. Kendall

Follow through the night though no star shine;Prepare for glory though the night be long.

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NOW IS FOREVER

Fanny de Groot Hastings

No past to regret, no future to dread,No retreat, and no strain to dislodge the stablePressureless present; no looking aheadOr back in fear of a transient timetable.
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REBIRTH

Margaret Eileen Moore

I shall go upward till the day's full sunRises to bless the land.
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TODAY'S PARENTS

Lillian V. Byrd

As Jacob's tender, patriarchal prideDevised a colored coat for Joseph's wear,And ardent Hannah, yearning for her son,Would make "a little coat," with love and prayer;So active parents are inspired to weaveA garment to protect and shield their own.

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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.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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 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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THE MAN BORN BLIND

Thelma Brooks

No doubt the man born blindhad groped his waythrough many seasons of thought,wondering;searching for hope and light.
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SUMMITS MOUNTED

Althea Brooks Hollenbeck

Fly swifter back, O thought, than fleetest wingof whistling wind and mounted summits bringto memory that I—rememberingthe strength God gave to top some mountain highand sharp and rugged in the days gone by—may face my hill today with faith to try.
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WITH LOVE

Mildred Lovegren

Give me understanding that I may discernWhen my brother is ready to return.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER

Jane R. Harwood

Love, Thy servant prays to knowHow to fill these waiting hearts;How to share this manna mealWhich the healing Truth imparts.
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REFLECTION

Olive Scholes

SINCE man reflects Soul in beauty, calm,Serenity, and peace,We fear no tumult, stress, or strainBut find releaseFrom whirling moods of mortal sense,Tossing, unsure:In spiritual consciousnessWe dwell secure.
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RELEASE

Abigail Joss

Beloved child, beneath His wing,Beyond my mortal mothering,May I have grace to see you soAnd only what God knows, to know.