Poems

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PERMANENCE

Frances Motley Pray

In Truth no hint of time's decayCan mar validity and scope;Reality is safe, unscarred.
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THE BLOSSOM SHINING THROUGH

Florence Minerva Millman

Kept safe by Love's designFrom harm of every kind,Holding in fond embraceThe promise of full bloom,The bud appears.

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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.

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NEW GROWTH

Alice Troxell McCoun

New growth is tender.

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THE THINKER

Jessie Louise Salls

Lone , solitary astronautRising through stratosphere of thoughtIs testing, proving, climbing still,Eliminating space untilNo more bemused by mortal mind,He leaves old ways and modes behind.
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THE WEDNESDAY EVENING MEETING

Leslie Marcoux

Had I this gift—the clever turn of phraseWhich stirs the fallow heart and sows the seedOf Truth, then would I rise and speak of waysThrough which His dear love answers every need.
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DESIRE

Almeda Doris Lobaugh

All I really long to doIs what the Father wants me to.

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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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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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 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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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE

Bruce Klingbeil

The gentle workOf loving hands,And quick responseTo Mind's commands.
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FATHER AND SON

Claudine Currey

God is All-in-all.
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BE STILL AND KNOW

Nell Benson Thomas

Be still, O friend, and know that whereThou standest now is holy ground,Since God is there.
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"THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE"

Doreen Bowden

"Ye shall know the truth," Christ Jesus said,"And the truth shall make you free.
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GOD'S LOVE

Althea Brooks Hollenbeck

God loves me! Can I sinkin sorrow as I thinkof His dear love for me?
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AN UNDERSTANDING HEART

Bianca S. Simon

Should one's offense, another's scorn,Plant in my heart a pricking thorn;And I in judgment strive to seekRetaliating words to speak,Oh, let me follow wisdom's wayAnd humbly to our Father pray,"Give me—in mercy's, love's, accord—An understanding heart, dear Lord.