Poems

THE OPEN HAND

Budgeting of worldly-wiseto save oneself, not freely give;stretch a pennyworth of life,strain it through dogmatic sieve,self-protect, economize—bankrupt soul!

THE NEW NAME—PAUL

One human heartImpregnatedWith the light of Truth;A life corrected,A mission redirectedIn ways of love.

Audio Collection

A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

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.

View other Collections →

LEADERSHIP

Do we follow, with stumbling, His chosen scribe,Meeting demands with diatribe—Seeing no more than gifted penOr talent like that of other men?

Write for JSH

Inspired by this poem? Consider writing and sharing your own! Find out more by visiting Writer’s Corner.

Write for JSH

TESTIMONY OF HEALING

The light of Spirit's shining in that hourTransfigured all my illumined eyes could see,Shone out of heaven as sunlight on a flower,Transmuting time into eternity.

PRAYER AND ANSWER

Pray consistentlyfor what you most desire;thus faith will grow.
Humility, waking to the presenceof infinitywith a willing heart,looks away from the proud disparityof mortal senseand finds the clarityof Soul,revealing man's true science and artnow Genesis-simple, Christ pure hereand whole!

Audio Collection

Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

Audio Collection

A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

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.

View other Collections →

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.

View other Collections →

Write for JSH

Inspired by this poem? Consider writing and sharing your own! Find out more by visiting Writer’s Corner.

Write for JSH

THE BLESSED OF THE LORD

Oh, firmly close the door upon the past!It has no part in Love's eternal now;Nor has the future, nebulous and vast.

UP FROM JORDAN

False pride entangled me, my steps were caughtIn web or snare; then, breaking through the dream,Words like Elisha's stirred my inmost thought:"Immerse thyself in Jordan's healing streamFull seven times and cleanse thyself of pride,Self-righteousness, self-will, and arrogance.

THEY KNEW NOT

They lovedthe pride of place,the pomp and ceremony,and the clink of penniessqueezed from the widows' meager store.

THE WALL

We were not tallenough to see beyond the somber wallof ignorance and fear.

PRACTITIONER

No need of sculptured marbleTo immortalize your consecrationNor poet's lyric versesTo describe your dedication;Uncounted lives uplifted, brightened,Distresses healed and burdens lightenedBear witness to your selfless love.

PROVED, UNPROVED

Walls:cement, fieldstone, brick,mud, mosaic—allcrumble under history'srelentless millstone.