Poems

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Attainment

KATHRYN LANEY

O keep me humble with each upward step.
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"Though thou hast not known me"

ELIZABETH TUCKER DRESSER

As long agoThe Lord to Cyrus spake,Strengthening him to breakThe captives' chains;

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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 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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The Temple

DOROTHEA STURDIVANT FAGAN

There is a holy place of rest where, entering in,We may unclasp the hold of earth's despair,A secret place wherein pure peace abides—The temple of the inward heart of prayer.

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The Church in Smyrna

JOHN RANDALL DUNN

Unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write—Thus came the message to the bard on Patmos isleWho called himself companion, brother to us all.
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"Daily bread"

ISLA PASCHAL RICHARDSON

Dear Father-Mother God,Today I needThe bread of Life, Thy Word,My heart to feed.
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The Prodigal's Promise

WILLIAM R. FALLS

Much I spend in mortal thought,When all I should invest in Thee.

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Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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Anthology of classic articles

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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 Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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Compensation

AMY G. VIAU

When I deny deceiving fears of senseFor faith in Soul,I understand that touch upon the garment's hemWhich once made whole.
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Wait upon the Lord

HENRIETTA IRWIN HARRISON

What is it to wait upon the Lord?
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A Song

PEARL E. WEST

I walk with God from day to day.
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Out of Darkness

ALAN W. THWAITES

Should the darkness seem to lingerAnd the morning light be gray.
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Reality

LULU A. REID

How thoroughly the Master understoodThat God made everything and made it good!Always he saw the universe and manThe true expression of God's perfect plan.
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A Soldier of Christ

ANTOINETTE HOLBROOK

Stern duty bids me walk an unknown trail,A path where darksome shadows seem to be;Yet well I know I shall not faint nor fail,For Love divine goes all the way with me.