Poems

OVER THE WALL

This the way out—grow tall!So tall that the wallShrinks round your ankles.

THY WAY

"Shew me now thy way," dear God,For I have lost my own.

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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 Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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"FROM THE FATHER OF LIGHTS"

Your example, oh, your standabove all variableness!Your light becomes an impetusin my rebirth.

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LOVE, NOT VENGEANCE

When in the Adam-dream I seeInjustice victimizing me,And vengeance, in the garb of right,Would neutralize my woeful plightYet trail a burden of dismayNo sentient courage can allay;

AWAKENED

Awakened from the dream of painBy Love's sweet healing light,I look back now with gratitudeOn what seemed an endless night.

THE BLISS OF OBEDIENCE

Into the mountain meadow steps the doe,Carefully testing the scents of summer air,Soon satisfied no unfriendly creatures knowThat she is there.

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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.

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Shared reflections

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

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 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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TENDER PERSUASION

Love comes gently,And with guileless artSpeaks freelyTo the ready heart.

SONG FOR SELF-PITY

So , did injustice strike?
Patience from God is positive,sure as of spring's returning that divineLove wins; not a mere negativeholding of the line.

LIFE–ENCOMPASSED

"Bound in the bundle of life with.

NOW I PRAY

Right here I pray—Here in the melee of a busy day.

LIVING THANKS

Gratitude is proffered thanks—Not a cloak to admire,Not a mask to acquirefor worshiping.