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THE CHRISTIAN HEALER

Elisabeth H. Tolman

"Stand upright on thy feet!"What Love—renewing, irresistible—Inspired Paul's words at Lystra to the one born lame;And flamed in those of Peter to the manWho, daily at the temple gate, sat begging alms,Not yet aware that he might enter inAnd claim his God-bestowed dominion for himself.
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MY PRAYER

Nanette Nelson Melvin

Dear Lord, I prayNot only that I walkIn paths of righteousness today,But humbly do I askThat, as I go, I maySuch graciousness and joy expressThat others, too, may knowHow lovely are Thy paths, O Lord,Thy ways of righteousness.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

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PRAYER AT BREAK OF DAY

Jacoba Pfeil

Dear Father mine, who sheddest lightUpon my path this day,That I may clearly see and knowThy perfect way,

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CALL OF THE CHRIST

Doris L. Crandall

Fearless and unfaltering,Grasp the serpent-rod.
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COMMUNION

Lenorah A. Wadsworth

That quiet communion, when all good is mine,Needs not the man-made bread and cup of wine.
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IN SIMON'S HOUSE

Margaret Troili Campbell

When she, "the sinner," went to Simon's house,She found him.

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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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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

From Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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From Faculties indestructible

MAN'S DIVINE HERITAGE

Man's divine heritage as the son of God is not a promise, but is the present fact; it is one's true state of being.

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A GRACE FOR MEAT

Millicent J. Taylor

May we proclaimThy abundant goodIn lives made richThrough spiritual food.
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GROUND FLOOR READING ROOM

Benjamin Sturgis Pray

Here in the range of voluntary visionThis window holds the printed word's display.
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I KNOW THAT MIND UNFOLDS

Harold H. Keniston

I know that Mind unfolds my upward wayTo peaks of understanding yet unknown.
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ONE WITH GOD

Muriel E. Woodruff

When the boy David ran,at God's command,To meet him who hadterrorized the land,He did not quail,Fearing to face the giantlest he fail.
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HE CAME WHERE HE WAS

Grace Nixon Stecher

Jerusalem to JerichoA certain man went down,Where, beaten, robbed, and left to die,He drew the Levite's frown,For he was but a lowly man,A man of no renown.
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ANNIVERSARY

Frank Balls Ouseley

Mourn not the passing of another year;Rather rejoice in progress made,Knowledge acquired and applied,Some healing done.