Poems

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Support

ESTELLA M. STETSON

Once there was one who manifested goodSo freely, so completely, that it seemedThat he could need no aid from fellow men.
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Victory

GWEN M. CASTLE

To love another in return for love,Is not enough today.

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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 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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Freedom

AMELIA D. GOODWIN

Prison walls and dark, dark nightAnd stones so cold, so hard,The grievous weight of heavy chains,And iron doors close barred.

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Then and Now

MARJORIE N. BUFFUM

Said a voice gentle and deep,"Feed my sheep"—The sheep that he had shepherdedAnd then confided to the twelve.
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Promise

A. MARTHA DAVIS

If I, like Simon Peter, tryTo walk across the waves,I, too, shall find the sure, strong LoveWhich holds me fast and saves,Despite the fearful sound of windAnd rage of savage sea—When I forsake my self-made craftOf false security.
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The Crossing

MABEL STUART CURRY

Though you pass through deepest waters,Just remember men of old—How His presence moved before themTill they came safe to the fold.

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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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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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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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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Omnipotence

ALTHEA BROOKS

God is your Life,O man, arise!Put on the strengthThat He supplies.
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Rise and Pray

MARIE TAGGART KEITH

Sleep not for sorrow—Mesmeric grief;Sink not in humanSentient belief;Shake off inactionWithout delay;Help in the battle—Rise now and pray.
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God Doth Preserve His Own

OMA OLNA MARTIN

The Word of God is sure.
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Omnipresence

RUTH CATHERINE JONES

I need not strive to realizeMy selfhood is in Thee,The truth I know is here and nowTo heal and strengthen me.
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Love's Awareness

DOROTHY NASH SYMON

Love gives me sight to recognizeThat man is God's own child,Reflecting all His radianceAnd glory, undefiled.
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To Those in Our Service

WILHELMINA BELLE BARNES

May all who strive to bring the world true peaceKnow peace within themselves as they go forth:A sure, deep, inner calm that cannot cease,That knows no dread of ill from out the north,The south, the east, the west, or from within.