Poems

GOD, MY ONLY RELATIVE

I am God's child, for His creationincludes me—whole, intact.

THE GOOD LAND

How good it is to understand!To proffer Him an outstretched hand.

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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 Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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"THE MEEK WILL HE GUIDE"

I know God guides;

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THE BELOVED OF LOVE

Man the beloved, the blessed of the Father:Such richness here, such cherishing and grace!No dream-sense tiller of the soil but, rather,The royal son, secure in Love's embrace.

TRANSFORMATION

With confident, determined tread,Saul traveled the Damascus road,Sure of his rightness, proud to beA bearer of authority.

THE HEART MAKES READY

Here in this place of communion,swept clean and made ready,the heart grows quietobserving its own Passover,steady in prayer and hymns of praise,partaking of the bread of Life,forsaking sin,and drinking of the Master's cup—sign that the rebel will bends lowin humble tithe of sacrifice.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

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

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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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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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IMPARTIALITY

Peace had gone from my restless heart.

TO A PRACTITIONER

A thousand homes rejoice todayThat once were sad and dark.

FREEDOM'S CALL

"Come unto me.

"WHAT IS THAT TO THEE?"

If envy, curiosity,Tinge of jealousy,Should say to me,"May we come in?

FROM SENSE TO SOUL

Not enough—flower-petaled beauty—Fragrance also there:Not enough—soft-feathered bird-throat—Music filling the air.

SPIRITUAL STILLNESS

The Psalmist sings, "Be still, and knowThat I am God"; and those who heedDiscover Love's rich overflowMakes green the wilderness of need;