Poems

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"Though thou hast not known me"

ELIZABETH TUCKER DRESSER

As long agoThe Lord to Cyrus spake,Strengthening him to breakThe captives' chains;
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The Temple

DOROTHEA STURDIVANT FAGAN

There is a holy place of rest where, entering in,We may unclasp the hold of earth's despair,A secret place wherein pure peace abides—The temple of the inward heart of prayer.

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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 Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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The Church in Smyrna

JOHN RANDALL DUNN

Unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write—Thus came the message to the bard on Patmos isleWho called himself companion, brother to us all.

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"Daily bread"

ISLA PASCHAL RICHARDSON

Dear Father-Mother God,Today I needThe bread of Life, Thy Word,My heart to feed.
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The Prodigal's Promise

WILLIAM R. FALLS

Much I spend in mortal thought,When all I should invest in Thee.
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Compensation

AMY G. VIAU

When I deny deceiving fears of senseFor faith in Soul,I understand that touch upon the garment's hemWhich once made whole.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

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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 Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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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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Wait upon the Lord

HENRIETTA IRWIN HARRISON

What is it to wait upon the Lord?
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A Song

PEARL E. WEST

I walk with God from day to day.
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Out of Darkness

ALAN W. THWAITES

Should the darkness seem to lingerAnd the morning light be gray.
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Reality

LULU A. REID

How thoroughly the Master understoodThat God made everything and made it good!Always he saw the universe and manThe true expression of God's perfect plan.
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A Soldier of Christ

ANTOINETTE HOLBROOK

Stern duty bids me walk an unknown trail,A path where darksome shadows seem to be;Yet well I know I shall not faint nor fail,For Love divine goes all the way with me.
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Waiting

GERTRUDE S. MC CALMONT

Multitudes —Multitudes in the valleyWait for the healing Christ.