Poems

TAKE OFF FROM THE STARS!

Scorn earth base,Take off from the stars!Use highest vision as your starting place.

MAN

It is said that man is mortal,that he suffers, sins, and dies,that he cannot cope with evil,though he tries.

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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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CHALLENGE

Of course I love! The challenge comes: then prove it.

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NOT ONE IS LOST

You never left your Father's house;You never lost the way.

DEPORTMENT WHEN UNOBSERVED

"I do always those things that please him," Jesus said,Speaking of God.

TRUE SELFHOOD

Real entity is one with God;It patterns Love's design;True selfhood must reflect the OneWhose being is divine.

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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.

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Shared reflections

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

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 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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WHERE ANGELS TREAD

Where angels tread,We do not seeTheir footprintsOn the grass,Nor do we hear themAs they gently pass.

HOLY PURPOSE

If I have lightened someone's crossToday by word or deed;If I have loved sufficientlyTo sense another's needAnd answered it unsparinglyFrom heaven's boundless store,Then I have used God's talent wellAnd am prepared for more.

THE BOUNDLESS BASIS

No fear-forged bonds restrain the childWho knows man's origin is Mind.

A CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST'S PRAYER

Once I prayed for recognition,For a share of wealth and fame,For personal acclaim.

ON GENTLE WORD

Oh, let it never bear a sting—the thought you think.

THE PRACTITIONER PRAYS

Make me a clear transparencyThrough which Thy light may shineSo that all those who look to meFor comfort, help, and healing seeOnly that light divine:Only Thy face, not mine!