Poems

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The Open Door

MILDRED NICKERSON HALL

Now to those earnest ones who seek to findThe road that Jesus walked, that they may goWith humble steps that selfsame way, and knowThe joys of true discipleship, shall MindReveal this sought-for way.
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Kindness

MILDRED MOELLER

If every little word I'd sayI'd measure carefully today,I wouldn't say a thing unkindTo anyone, nor would I mindA hasty word that someone mayExpress to me, because I'd findThat I'd forgive and knowIt could not hurt; and so,Let us then weigh each little word,And be just like the joyous bird,Who sings his song, in spite of weather.

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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 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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Testimony

MILES BUCKSTON WATTS

Father , I wait amid the silent throng,My heart replete with gratitude and praiseThat my true selfhood doth to Thee belong,And by the power of Spirit Thou didst raise

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A Prayer for Today

MINNY M. H. AYERS

Keep me close to Thee, my Father,   Keep my ear attuned to Thee.
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Resurrection

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

When they beheld the rock-hewn bedWhereon the Master lay,I think they went with anguished heartsTo keep sad watch and pray.
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Healing

FRANCES M. PRAY

How quietly the dewRests upon each flower!His Word is touching heartsAs gently this hour,As softly, as the dew,But vibrant with power.

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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.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

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Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

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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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Giving

AMY A. CHOISY

Have I not aught to give?
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Divine Love

NELL JUNE MC CALL

Love will teach me what to say;Love will lead me all the way.
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Humility

HAROLD G. MORRIS

Oh, may I hold the thought that is from Thee, For perfect Mind Thou art, The Mind of Christ shall then abide in me— Reflection is my part.
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God's Presence

HELEN KNAUS

Encompassed by a host of fearsThat pressed on every side,I glimpsed His nearness, and my tearsOf loneliness were dried.
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Awake

CONRAD EIERMANN

Awake, O heart entombed by care,And seek the truth awaiting whereDark images of mortal mindWould fain their false dominion bind.
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"Clothed upon"

MARTHA MAY SMITH

Clothed with immortality,Radiant and fair;Nourished well by Spirit;Children of His care;Housed in sweet security;Governed by the rodOf unerring Principle,Father-Mother God,