Poems

VILLANELLE FOR THE SEVENTIES

If He calls me, what shall I say?

COMING HOME

Error's chains are rivenWhen, sin destroyed, forgiven,The prodigal comes home.

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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 Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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A LITTLE CLOUD

From parched Samarian fields arose the cry:.

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"WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR?"

A faceless form I never see?

CALL

I thought that I would have to waitto see what lay beyond the gate,for it was locked and I insidehad vision only garden widewith twig-blurred glimpses through a hedgebarring road and distant ridge.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

This day is not for wasted words and motion.

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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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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

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 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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GOD'S LOVE

God's love is like the glad and golden sun;Its rays go out alike to everyone.

SUDDENLY WELL

"If suffering from a belief in sickness, you will find yourself suddenly well.

THE REVELATION

"And there was no more sea"—Nothing to separateThy perfect child from Thee;

NEW JERUSALEM

What is the news—wireless?

ASCENDING SIGHT

"Lord, that I might receive my sight.

REVELATION

Today—the mist is gone;There is no longer the dark mornOf feeble fluttering.