Poems

JOY

Say not, If only things were different,I could rejoice: if only ICould evidence more confident supply,A happier home, or more established health,Better relationships—could I but see the wealthOf Love's provision manifest for me.

"THE BLESSING OF THE LORD"

The Father knows before you askYour need, beloved one.

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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 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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TRUTH'S OWN REASONING

When fear would gain the precincts of my heart,I reason thus: "Is this of God's intent?

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AWAKENING

The eyes of Hagar, filled with tears,Could not perceive God's care,Though it was instant for her need,And always had been there.

TURN FROM SORROW

Turn swiftly from your clinging, earthborn grief;Life never wore a cloak-of-clay disguise.

SELF-KNOWLEDGE

An angel came to Peter while he slept,And his imprisoned thought awoke to light.

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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.

From Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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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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KINDNESS IS OF GOD

Before I knew humility, I was kind,Believing that this kindness came from me;But now the understanding clear of MindShows me what long ago I could not see.

LET US THEN

This is the way it reads: "Let everything that hath breathpraise the Lord.

SHAKE OFF PRIDE'S DUST

Why flinch at evil's cruel stavesOr whine at much to meet,When he who could command the wavesEndured pierced hands and feet?

LISTENING

Father , thank YouFor this hour,This quiet listening time.

SIMPLICITY PROFOUND

"Be still, and know," the Bible says.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM

May the open books invite them in—Those who stop at the window today.