Poems

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THE CALL

Alice V. Brown

Child , are you listening?
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EQUIPPED

Aimee McKinnon

I am not ready,nor have I begun—unless I have prayed,"Thy will be done.

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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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SOUL

Winifred Goodman

God gives us strength.

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GOD'S TODAY

Estelle B. Crane MacGregor

I take the past and lay it at Thy feet,Dear God, for Thou wast there amid all storms,Stilling the waves and bidding peace to reign.
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THE MORNING STAR

Edith Gaddis Brewer

In loving meekness Mary bowed her head,Her thought uplifted to the thought of Love.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Leah Bohn

Since knowing Thee unsealed the fontWhere slept the muted wordAnd with Thy gracious wakeningThe slumbering Muses stirredUntil a mighty miracleOf rhythmic song occurred—Since knowing Thee unsealed this fontOf joy so long deferred,My life has been as sweet a songAs man has ever heard.

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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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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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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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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HEED NOT!

R. Lee Newton

When mortal mind is talkingAnd lifts its hydra head,We do not have to listen,For nothing's being said.
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THE SWORD OF GIDEON

Harold Vinal

And so it came to pass when GideonBlew on his trumpet that a sound aroseLike some vast murmur in the plain.
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ANDREW

Pierrepont E. Twitchell

I know that we can do the works he did.
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CONSUMMATION

Laura Lee Randall

When we obey eternal MindIn thought, in word, in deed,With grateful joy we quickly findWe have no other need.
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THE PURPOSE

Enid Hayes

Guide Thou my hand upon the pageThat words may there take formAnd shine with light reflecting lightTo travelers in the storm.
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ILLUMINATION

Edna Wise West

Disdainful, arrogant, self-satisfied,Saul journeyed down the long Damascan way;One ruthless purpose his, and pride,The Master's followers to denounce, betray,And persecute them even unto death—For what of good could come from Nazareth?