Poems

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Day

OLGA B. MARTIN

I will arise, for day is come,And I have work to do.
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Oneness

MARGRET BOWER FRELIGH

If I take the wings of the morningand dwell in the depths of the sea,Even there shall God's hand hold me,And His love shall follow me.

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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 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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"Keep the door of my lips"

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

Oh , let me keep a faithful watchUpon my lips todayAnd bear true testimonyIn everything I say.

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The Kingdom Within

MYRTLE A. CASH

Ever the kingdom is within,Ever He holds us free from sin;Ever He speaks before we call,Eternally our God, our All.
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"Life more than meat"

FANNY DE GROOT HASTINGS

"Butter and honey shall he eat"—But none wrote that for forty days,While men sit in the scorners seat.
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Awakening

ETHEL MUNRO GOSS

Out of the snareOf grief and sorrow and crying,Our soul is escapedAs a bird rises,Strong-winged and free.

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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 Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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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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Everywhere the Same

ELAINE JOY ANDERSON

It makes no difference in what landOr clime I seek my way.
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Power to Save

VIOLA M. CHARTRAW

When mortal sense would boldly sayThat evil claims to be,Be still and listen, watch and pray;His Word goes forth to free.
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The Spirit of Easter

RUTH C. EISEMAN

I can arise.
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The Angel at Golgotha

PEARL STRACHAN HURD

Help us to see, Lord, help us,As the women saw at the cross,That the Christ is risen;There is no loss.
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Love's Power

CORA A. WADE

Love gave to blind and deaf their sight and hearing:At midnight hour it set the prisoners free:Restored the cripple at the pool Bethesda;Forgave the dying thief upon the tree.
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Like John

ELLA MAY FRAZER

When sense would claim a loved one crucified,Help me to rise to purest love, my thoughtFreed of possession and of fear, to standLike John in confidence beside the cross—My faith so strong, acknowledging the real,Yielding this human love to the divine.