Poems

FOR A BUILDING CHURCH

May this church, so loved, so blest,Rise at Mind's serene behest,Showing forth a perfect planRevealed of God, approved of man.

DESIRE IS PRAYER

When in the stillness of the night,Dear Lord, I think of Thee—Thy precious love, Thy truth and light,Enfolding me,

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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 Pregnancy and childbirth

For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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After the night of darkness,Before the daylight hour,Luminous, steadfast, lovely,Rises the morning star;Blessing the shrouded valleyWith surety of dawn—After the night of darknessEnsign of joy is shown.

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"IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH"

In perfect trust I lay me down,Safe in the circle of God's love.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In God's pure sight I am already whole,Offspring of Love and Love's unchanging will.

UNFOLDMENT

Since Mind unfolds its own idea,No disappointed hope is mine,Or prisoning pride with all its fear;All comes of Thee and all is Thine.

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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

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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From Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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ELIJAH

Hiding in a cave I was that day,hiding in a hole made in the earth.

WAITING ON GOD

Be patient nowAnd wait to see God's planFor you unfold;RememberingHow much of Truth you holdTo use at need;RememberingThat you are God's reflection, perfect man,And He will leadIn paths unknown as yet.
O house of God, built on a firm foundation,Standing secure amid the storms of life,Where all may come to learn of true salvationAnd find release from discord, pain, and strife.

THERE IS NO MATTER

The "color is in us," not "in the rose,"The physicist declares.

"COME YE ... APART"

"Come ye.

SACRAMENT

Beside the Galilean seaThe Master blessed the humble food.