Poems

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LET THEM HAVE DOMINION

Margret B. Freligh

Nothing can stop the flight of prayer,Nor halt my steady, sure advance.
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LOVE

Gertrude Margaret Jones

I used to be afraidOf dark and lonely roomsUntil I heard God say,"Lo, I am here,And 'perfect love casteth out fear.

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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.

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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TO A SECOND READER

Ellice M. Biggam

When the inspired Word was readFrom the desk today,One who listened only heardWhat Truth had to say.

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FREEDOM

Grace B. Ladd

Who told you, child,that you were nota beloved son?
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SONG OF PROMISE

Edith Coonley Howes

Dim all the lesser stars of earthAnd let heaven's glorious promise shine!Hallow each day that marks the birthOf Christ within your heart and mine,For then will every midnight hourBe filled with songs of peace and power.
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ANSWER

Ruth Conklin Geggie

Have you ever looked up suddenly,Startled, even as a child at play,And said: "Why, this is it; and allOf it in this.

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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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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 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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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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"THY WILL BE DONE"

Barbara R. Banks

"Thy will be done,"It once seemed hard to say,As though in stern surrender to resignAll I had ever hoped or longed for, bendMy human will in humbleness to Thine.
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ASK OF GOD

Gladys Clarke

Ask not mortal man's opinion.
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RELEASE

Mary Barnes

How sweet it is to seeThat what the Father does not haveCannot belong to me!
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THE GATE BEAUTIFUL

Grace K. Sticht

Let us go up together into the templeAt the hour of prayer.
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I LET HIM LEAD

Amy G. Viau

I wandered into thickening mists of sense,Where all paths were obscured, and much afraidI stood in helplessness until I prayed,Acknowledging my own incompetenceWith willingness to let the Father lead.
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CHILD OF GOD

Oma Olna Martin

I am the perfect child of God;He has decreed it so,And nought can my perfection mar,Though eons come and go.