Poems

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Christmas Gifts

CHARLES V. WINN

AGAIN glad Christmastide is here;Again the angels sing.
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Nativity

LAURA BROWN CROWELL

How vibrant were the hills of BethlehemThat Christmas morning when the angels sangOf peace on earth; how roundly echoes rangUntil it seemed the mountains spoke with them!How truly wise those sages who discernedThat gleaming star set in the eastern sky—Who recognized the star of prophecy,And homeward to the Christ their footsteps turned!

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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 Pregnancy and childbirth

For expectant mothers

The more fully we accept the spiritual nature of birth, the more effortlessly we can demonstrate that nothing has occurred from which one needs to recover.

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"I am the way"

SYDNEY KING RUSSELL

The way of Truth is long, the path is steep;But he who bravely perseveres shall reapThe full reward of courage.

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"Send out thy light"

MAUDE WELLER SCOTT

Oh , follow and obey the inward yearningThat leads to heights attainable and fair;Oh, keep thy lamp forever trimmed and burning,That no dream shadow mar the glory there.
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Reflection

DOROTHEA STURDIVANT FAGAN

As the quiet pool reflectsGlowing sky and verdant tree,So the humble heart revealsPatterns of Thy purity.
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Penetration

ROSA M. TURNER

FATHER, we thank Thee that the light of TruthReaches the dullness of earth's heavy dream;That Thy dear tenderness shines forth undimmed,And undismayed pours forth its loving beam.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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Anthology of classic articles III

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 Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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Two Gems

MARIE TAGGART KEITH

Into my hand two gems were droppedFrom out a friend's pure thought:The one denied all error's claimsWith which my life was fraught;The other one affirmed the mightOf good, which fills all space,The power of Truth to set men freeAnd evil's claims erase.
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Expression

MARION ALICE BOWERS

Only by giving can I realizeThe affluence that is forever mine,Only by loving know the ever-presenceAnd sweet fulfillment of the Love divine.
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"The issues from death"

MARY HOYT LOVELAND

With knowledge true of God the Master saidTo one who sought his aid, "Be not afraid.
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Atonement

PETER J. HENNIKER HEATON

HERE lay we down, O Father, every burden;In sin destroyed we find Thy perfect pardon.
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"Bring them hither to me"

ETHEL WASGATT DENNIS

I LIKE to think how kind the Master's face,As he explained to that young lad of yoreHow God had need of his five barley loavesAnd two small fishes—all his slender store.
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The New Light

LAURA DUNBAR HAGARTY

I TOO have seen in revelation's lightThe vision new, the heaven and earth divine,The boundless realm with no dividing line;The timeless day with no encroaching night.