Poems

Being

Because the

The "very good" of me

Softly now and with deepest tendernessI let unfurl in thoughtwhat God beholds of me and truly knows—the holy beauty of my being.

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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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Always perfect

Man is not in sharp strifeto somehow put on perfection—because he is exactly there,by brilliant reflection!

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No start, no finish

What sort of start did I have in life?

But now...

OnceI thought sewing was merely stitchingseams together—the fun part.

Understanding is ...

glint of devastating light—angels breakingthe thick darkof evil's facade.

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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.

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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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Baptism

What was it made you stray?

WHO?

WHO hangs out the moon?

Gone fishing

There have been timeswhen I toohave gone fishing.

Predestined by Spirit

Could time-slot, place,birth, or race—could mortal personality—dare to define,much less design,man's individuality?

Guestchamber

Through door of sanctuaried thoughtthere's room enough for allthat's good.

Samaritan, starting today

Although I may not discovera wounded stranger lying on my road,when I hear of someone sufferingbeyond my human reach—somewhere in this neighborhood,this world—I will rejoice in Love's presencethat already cares for all.