Poems

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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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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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Anthology of classic articles II

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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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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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MORNING PRAYER

Marjorie D. Manley

O Father Mind, help me to seeThat all true wisdom is of Thee,

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

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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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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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"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.
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THE NEXT STEP

Myrtle Daugherty

JOURNEYING Truth's path,I wait to know the next step I shall take.