Poems

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THOUGHTS WHILE USHERING

Joseph W. Paddock

The harmony of Soul and Spirit's graceProtect this service and pervade this placeThat every claim of error may be stilled,Each empty cup (receptive thought) be filledWith strength and inspiration from above,And healing be accomplished here through Love!
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LIGHTS BURNING

Grace Soden Haerle

If my candle is bright on its stick—not shroudedUnder a bushel of nonessentials;If I'm certain to see that my days are uncrowded—Not dimming my beam with inconsequentials—

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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.

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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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTICE

Martha H. Scherf

The prophet Elijah and student Elisha restoredThe children of women who eagerly heldThat Truth in their hearts which those prophets adored:The same absolute Truth that Christ Jesus revealed.

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COIN IN FISH'S MOUTH

Richard Henry Lee

Here we sit in this dory;fishermen, mind you, yet giddyas children at first little nibble—"There he is! Snag him!" Did everweathered fingers fumble a linewith such excitement?
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PRESERVATION

Mildred Kendall Snyder

Notice:Nothing shall enter here.
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HEAVEN WITHIN

Joy Dell

The tiny leaf uncurls, expandsat touch of spring:it does not cry for further strengthbut stretches out its dew-drenched lengthby using inner might.

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These books healed me

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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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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DO YOU THIRST?

Imogene McCaig

Then today—now—you are biddraw water with joy"out of the wells of salvation.
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HEALING

Greta Claxton

When thought grew calm and humanwill was silent,the healing came,gentle and natural as an opening flower.
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ASCENDING STEPS

Winifred M. Johnson

I was sure I knew what the Scriptures meantwhen they bade me lay self-will aside.
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TO CLAIM A CROWN

Daisy Stieber Squadra

"Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown".
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LET'S BE ON GUARD!

Esther M. Scheck Peterson

Are we awake, and on guard,or idly dreaming in the slumber ofapathy
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SPEAK TO ME, LORD

Oma Olna Martin

Speak to me, Lord, when my heart is heavy,Burdened with loneliness, sorrow, or pain.