Poems

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Nativity

EDITH COONLEY HOWES

There is no hush more holyThan that which marks the mornWhen in the heart of you and meThe gentle Christ is born.
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I Would Have Known Thee, Lord

HELEN W. DARNALL

"Art thou he that should come?

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Anthology of classic articles II

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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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In the Pharisee's House

KATHRINE H. WILLIAMS

Mary's heart was like a frightened birdSnared in the underbrush of shame and sinWhen Jesus' quick, illuminating wordUnloosed it from a dark indiscipline.

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It Need Not Be

PEGGY DICKINSON TODD

There is no law of LoveThat sanctions shadows of the night.
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Housework

ESTHER I. VANDERPOOL

With Love dissolveThe fingerprints of hateThat smear the windowpaneOf consciousness;For Truth's bright rays,Unhindered, penetrateTo purify, to heal,Enrich, and bless.
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God's Presence

JULIA DOROTHY JONES

Dear God, I feel Your presence every day,Directing me in what I do and say,Lifting my thought above all doubt and fearInto the holy, cleansing atmosphereOf Love, where wisdom, touching everything,Is making my whole world rejoice and sing.

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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Anthology of classic articles III

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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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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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"Thy will be done"

THELMA BROOKS

Let each one pray, "Thy will be done,"Let spiritual sense abide in meTill victory over sin is won.
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In a Literature Distribution Room

MARY BAKER THOMPSON

Here in this upper room,Where willing hands prepareThe messengers of Truth,The silence is a prayer.
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Testimony

MAX DUNAWAY

It is so little, Lord, the widow's mite,This faltering word of thanks that I would speak.
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Beauty Is Unfading Good

ALICE JOSEPHINE WYATT

Whither?
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And When They Began

OLIVE SCHOLES

They rose up early in the morn;They heard their leader's voice;Obediently the singers praisedThe beauty of God's holiness,The mercy that endures.
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Love's Blessing

MARGARET C. RIDENOUR

"Speak , Master, that my brother may divideHis bountiful inheritance with me.