Poems

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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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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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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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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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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Anthology of classic articles II

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From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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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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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.
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"EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD"

Margery Todahl Blokhine

The reign of spiritual lightEstablishes God's day.
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GARMENTS NEW AND OLD

Maxine Le Pelley

Away with garments that are worn.
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A SOFT ANSWER

Dulcie Geddes

I have learnedTo keep a quiet tongueWhen I just simply longTo shout with indignation.
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MARK AS WRITER

Winthrop Pitt Tryon

After a hundred years of scrutinyAnd polemic, best and worst,Scholars peaceably agreeThat Mark,To invent a normOf outline for the Gospel form,Was first.