Poems

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COURAGE

Alan W. Thwaites

Who , more than Paul, had reason to regretPast errors and the havoc zeal had wrought?
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JOY IS WITHIN

Maude De Verse Newton

Joy comes not from earthly taleOf day's unfolded story,But from the inner chords of graceThat wake with heaven's glory.

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Anthology of classic articles

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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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UNFOLDMENT

Edna M. E. Smart

Just as a bud within itselfEnfolds its fragrance, form, and hueAnd waits but on the warmth of sunTo bring its fullness into view,So shall we find in right idea,That comes to us from Mind divine,Inherent all the needed powerTo bring to bloom the full design.

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WHO WAIT RECEIVE

Fanny de Groot Hastings

The people waited, it is said,Waited for him who soon or lateThey knew would come and raise their deadAnd designate their true estate.
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GRACE

Jean Moulton Immerwahr

I longed to serve my God,but saw before meonly menial tasks.
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SEEING ARIGHT

Florence M. Patterson

How shall I see my brother?

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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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Anthology of classic articles

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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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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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MORNING PRAYER

Marjorie D. Manley

O Father Mind, help me to seeThat all true wisdom is of Thee,
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"EXCEPT I SHALL SEE"

Mabel Stuart Curry

The glory of the resurrection mornWas lost to Thomas, who would not believeUntil the Master stood before him thereAmong the few assembled in his name.
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THE SONG OF TRUTH

Edith Coonley Howes

The voice of Truth sings through the harp of Mind.
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UP—INTO FLOWER

Pearl Strachan Hurd

CONSIDER, then, consider.
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HIS BLESSINGS

Duane Valentry

LOVELIER than summer's rosesOr song of the soaring lark,Certain as dawning of the day,God's blessings light the dark.
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DISCOVERY

Max Dunaway

I thought I had a heavy cross     to carry up a hill,and counted it as worse than loss,     lamenting much, untilthe upward path brought gladness springing—and now I go my way with singing.