Poems

MANHOOD'S FLOWER

In quiet faith I pray.

NOT AS A BEGGAR

Not as a beggar did blind Bartimaeuscome to Christ Jesus to receive his sight,but, casting on the ground his beggar's garment,he ran in joyful haste to claim his right.

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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.

From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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In your hand, the brush or pen,On the page, your name,But by His power the work is done;No lesser power claim.

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HERE WHERE I STAND

Here where I stand is holy ground,No matter what the mortal seeming;In every place God's love is found.

THE READER

When , after judging how the Word should sound,He gave the reading in a practiced way,Profuse in praises, many hearing himSaid, "A good Reader, this, who read today.

THE PRECIOUS OIL

Ten virgins waited eagerly the hourThe bridegroom should appear, arrayed in power.

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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 Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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MIND GUIDES

I know that God will lead the wayTo His unending day.

CHILD OF LIGHT

I am a child of light.

TAKE COURAGE

However cloaked with fearOr sad it may appear,No physical eventIs reason to lament;It is a battle to be won, not lost,A darkly flowing river to be crossed.

THE ISLAND OF THE INNOCENT

The island of the innocentIs bathed by quiet waters,The planets of the firmamentShine on its sons and daughters.

MAN'S BIRTHRIGHT

Behold God's man!Look not upon his shadow, bound with fear—Poor counterfeit of what Love has designed—But lift your eyes to see whom God holds dear,The perfect man, idea in perfect Mind.

BREAD FROM HEAVEN

And God said to Moses,"I will rain bread from heaven for you.