Poems

TODAY

Today , dear God,Help me to seeMy fellow manAs made by Thee,

A LIBRARIAN'S TESTIMONY

So long he stood before the window, gazingIntently, small face earnest as he read,That one inside the Reading Room who watchedWent out to him at last and gently said,"What are you reading?

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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.

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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What is this height from other heights apartThat he ascended whose pure way I seek?

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TIME NO LONGER

The dreamy past, the future we would scan,hold nothing more than now can give to man.

SECURITY

Nought of joy has vanishedWith the fleeting days.

TREASURY

Weary , my heart, and spent in the service of others?

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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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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 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 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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DEMARCATION

Troubled , troubled, are the watersThat would keep the ship from landing;But Christ's "Peace, be still" can calm themWith the might of understanding.

A BOY SOLDIER'S PRAYER

O God , our Lord, who draw all to Your light,You called Moses, Your shepherd, and he sawA mountain bush enfold Your flaming might;On Sinai Your truth shone forth as law.

VOICE OF TRUTH

That still, small voiceI always hearWhen talk of warWould fill my ear.

OUR BOYS' DEFENSE

God is their refuge and their strength,A present help in time of need,A beacon of unfailing lightTo all who His commandments heed.

THE ARTIST

Let me help each to uncoverThe thirst in his own heartFor holiness.

A PRAYER

I would be quiet, Father-Mother God,And hear Thy voice,And, hearing, do Thy will.