Poems

The better choice*

I may speak, even eloquently, yet how much better to love.

Does God really speak to you?

Have you ever heard the voice of GodGuiding you like a shepherd's rod?

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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 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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God's man

Created by God in His infinite good,held in Love's father-motherhood,man, pure and holy, upright and free,is whole, abiding in Soul harmoniously—complete, intact, under Spirit's law—God's beloved, perfect, spiritual idea.

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On the playground

When I'm climbing on the climberTill I can't climb any higher,God is there!When I'm playing in the sandboxOr I'm swinging on the tire,God is there!When I'm walking on the balance beamOr sliding down the slide,When I'm crawling through the tunnel pipeOr curling up inside,I'm as safe as I can be,For God is always there, you see—His love and truth are everywhere,Taking perfect care of me!

The body beautiful

Neither slim chances nor fat gainsidentify the temple of God,the reflected "body beautiful,"individual embodiment of spiritual good,full of light,expressing right.

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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.

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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From Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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Our children

Oh yes, I hold it safe—the knowledge of their dearness;close within my heart it lies.

This day

This is the dayGod defines usas children ofSpirit, Truth, Light;as His spiritualimage and likeness,as His creation,His delight.

Trafficking in truth

STOP the chatter of mortal suggestions,LOOK to God's all-loving expression,LISTEN for His all-knowing direction,And safely GO with Him!

my ever psalm

todayi nurture graceand joy,my gratitudeand unselfed confidencein Soul's divine direction

God's message

God's message said, "You love the Sentinel, the Journal, and The Herald of Christian Science.

Prayer for a church meeting

Bless this loving congregation.