Poems

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Message to my child

GAIL RIPA

"Prodigal," your actions say.
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At home—always

PEGGIE CASE PAULUS

When he left my house,At times I was temptedBy the fear, the darkness at noon,The never knowing when/ifHe was coming home.

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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 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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Think of the wonder

HELEN M. GOULD, THOMAS HUNTINGTON GOULD

Think of the wonder in their eyesThose shepherds taken by surpriseAnd told to go to Bethlehem!Silently they left their sheepThis most sacred trust to keep—Followed, scarcely knowing why,The star that beckoned from the sky.

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The listening mission

WILLIAM KENNETH THORNTON

The humblest heartWill soonest knowThe love and will of God.
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Love's freedom

ELVEY WILLIAM ALFRED BARTON

I love to demonstrateYour freedom, Lord,and witness to Your peace.
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Night light

CAROL P. WAGNER

How beautiful the moonlight!I rise to know a radiance sourced in Soul.

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Shared reflections

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Anthology of classic articles

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 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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The oracle

MARY ELIZABETH LEEVER

During my study today I discoveredhealing truths for the troubles of others.
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Redirected

FAITH WALSH HEIDTBRINK

In a night of starless searchlasting weeksI thought I had lost my God.
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Hush!

E. JEAN MAPPLEBECK

O busywearyworryingworld,
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Prayer: arms of Love

Claire Louise Martin

Keep me snugin God's own armsto keep me warm and safe.
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Answer in fire

MICHAEL WILLIAM HAMILTON

"Why these trials for me?
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Onward

NORMAN DWIGHT CARY

Goliaths of today would mock our trustIn God's supremacy.