Poems

TRUE RECORD

Forms cannot touch man.

THE MOTHER CHURCH

And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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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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MIND'S ALLNESS

Immortal MindShapes my course.

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INTROSPECT

There was a reason whyOne day I did not proveAll things.

THE WORD ONLY

The Word our Master, Jesus, spokeAnd the blind saw, the maid awoke,Is the same Word that fills your mouth—Utter it East, West, North, and South.

OMNIPRESENCE

How can I be alone when daily, hourly,I know that God's dear love companions me!How can I lack when infinite provision,Immutable, enfolds me constantly!

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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 III

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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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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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COME NOT IN TREPIDATION

Come not in trepidation,But humbly, quietly,Seeking Love's benediction,The truth that maketh free.

CLIMBING

When I began the climbFrom sense to SoulMy step was buoyant, andWith new-found truthI swept the pathOf all that hinderedthe upward journey.

THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN

All that her heart held dear seemed gone—The little lad lay still;And on the quiet room there droppedA sudden, bitter chill.

COMPLETENESS NOW

We do not workTo change, adjust, supply.

PROBATION

How I longed to be ableTo feed his lambsWith the crumbsFrom the Master's table!

TO A NAVY CHAPLAIN

Yours was a calm, deep trust in Godthat rested in spiritual grace;yours was a healing faith—a lovethat embraced and uplifted the race.