Poems

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Light

GRACE H. SAYERS

It did not matter that for four long daysHad Lazarus lain within the darkened tomb;The Master came, and spoke, and in amazeThey saw him triumph over death and gloom.
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A Prayer

JOAN MARGUERITE IBBOTSON

God help me take the fanAnd separate the right from wrong;I know that if I will.

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Anthology of classic articles III

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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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Like Jacob

ESTELLA M. STETSON

I had a brother that I held most dear.

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Prayer for Increasing Purpose

MARY STONE WALLACE

O Love divine, outreaching to mankind,May we in Thee increasing purpose findTo minister in love to human needsWith happy, comfort-giving thoughts and deeds;
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The Sunday School Teacher

MARGARET BRUCE FELTON

Before this sacred hour,May I humbly knowThat God the only Teacher is;Pray earnestly to showThese little ones of His,Love's presence and Love's power.
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"Who am I?"

VERA CONSTANCE HOWARD

Would doubt, dismay, and darkness make you falter,Till through the gloom you question, "Who am I?

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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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 Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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The Mount of Vision

ELINOR NICHOLL CARTER

Do we, when pressed on every sideAnd harassed by the daily round,Remember him at eventideWho holy inspiration found?
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Assurance

EDITH COONLEY HOWES

Through depth of night the daystar shoneTo mark the Galilean's birth.
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Love's Way

MABEL F. TRUELOVE

When in the paths of mortal senseI sometimes go astray,My Father gently leads me backAgain to Truth's straight way.
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God's Angel

ARLINE RIPLEY BISBEE

Bound amidst the raging fires of hateKindled by the tyrant's angry hand.
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The Crocus

STELLA G. S. PERRY

The crocus is a gentle thing.
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Feasting on the Word

MARIAN J. COBB

"Arise and eat!" That angel voice Elijah heardAnew I hear; and wakened by the call, God's WordI take, and feed upon its promises of aid,Resting on them until discouragement is stayed.