Poems

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DANIEL AND THE LIONS

Doris Kerns Quinn

Deep in the den, blocked by a massive stone,Daniel and the lions passed the night.
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LEAVEN

Myrtle Daugherty

A little leaven lifts the entire mass,given some time.

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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 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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BEHOLD:

Mary Dunham

You, moth on the screen door,Gazing with longingAt blue world of infinityWhere wings may climb and soar,But still hesitantly clingingTo old familiar barrier,Unsure of venturing, waiting,Unaware of the opened door.

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INTEGRATION

Pearl Strachan Hurd

One art and Science blended, and one wholeintegrated purpose—one desire—will bring all hearts together;
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FIRST TESTIMONY

Rita Hymes

How could trite words begin to tellof the gratitude filling my heart?
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ALREADY PERFECT

Jeanne Guerin Bengston

Oh, do not pray, some future day"Thy will be done" :some pain be still, some illor savage sin be gone.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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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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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INVINCIBLE

Jayne Holmes Warren

Jerusalem, a city fair,Was focal point for one in prayer;With open window, unafraidOf mandates by conspirators made,Thrice daily did his prayers ariseTo God, omnipotent, all-wise.
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TITHE

Priscilla Holzworth

The call to service came.
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PREDAWN SINGING

Mildred Nickerson Hall

Before full dawnin the first grayhint of light,birds begin their chirping;they know the nightis past.
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"GO FORTH"

Stella Denise Cousins

"Go forth, and stand upon the mount.
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RIVER OF LIFE

Margery Todahl Blokhine

As the pure freshness of the melting snowQuickens the wintry woodland to new lifeWith rills innumerable whose crystal flowRipples in secret under last year's leaf,So comes Truth's revelation unto men.
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FAR-FLUNG

Myrtle Daugherty

Peace be multiplied to you!Far-flung through space and time and tonguethis heavenly blessing runs.