Poems

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SOLOIST

Estelle Dale

The sound soars high!Let it awake the heavens, O Father God,Silence the lark, outstrip the eagle's flight,Run with the winds above the shades of earth,Ride sweetly by.
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EVER SO

Winifred M. Johnson

Always the Christ is active;This is the healing fact,Coming to loose the bound ones,Vital in every act.

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Shared reflections

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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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DAY

Rita Berman

Oh , that this day were done,Sighing, he said;Burdens, despair, and fear,Frustrations looming near,Bow down my head.

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KINGDOM WITHOUT END

Jeanne Paul Christensen

"AND of his kingdom there shall be no end.
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"TALITHA CUMI"

Rosemary C. Cobham

In fearless compassionJesus went with the ruler to his house.
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TRUTH'S ETERNAL SPRING

Gerald Stanwell

The pure unfolding of a true ideaWith petals formed of deeds of truth and love,When entertained, becomes Love's richest flowerAnd lives to bless beyond the passing hour.

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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 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 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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WISEMEN

Aimee Bross Douglas

The Wisemen long agobrought gifts to Bethlehemof gold and frankincense and myrrhon Christmas Day.
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THEY HEAR THE SONG

Lena M. Hall

Church bells are ringing; what do they foretell?
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THE MANTLE OF LOVE

Mary Elizabeth Davis

Today the earth has been transformed,And every heart was warmedTo witness, in the morning light,Beauty that fell in dark of night.
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GOD WILLING

Fanny Montague Hunt

Deo volente too often has meantThat misery and grief from heaven are sent.
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THE FOURTH GOSPEL

Pierrepont E. Twitchell

He sits in quiet thought, and by his sideA young disciple listens till he speaks:"They do not tell enough.
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AT A READING ROOM

Roberta Joan Seiferth

No dimness here, but rather Truth's clear lightIllumes the printed page with clarityThat drives away the darkness of the nightOf ignorance and fear and sets men freeTo master their own weaknesses and findNew joy, new courage, health, and peace of mind.