Poems

Substantiality

MURIEL S. ANDREAE

Can we inform the perfect MindOf aught He has not yet bestowedOf blessings—more than we accept?

Unto the Light

KATHRYN LANEY

Because Thou hast made the rays of Truth to shineInto my darkened thought,I shall arise with every battle fought,Unto the light—Into the freedom of Thy truth divine.

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Thy Wilderness Shall Joyful Be

BERTHA RIVERS-THOMPSON

Wide spaces of a distant land forlorn,Dim in the world's gray morn,Darkness without a star, without a light,Nor shade, nor shelter, in the scorching sunOf midday heat—and when the day is doneLoneliness, fear, and doubt come with the night!And yet, the seer of oldIn shining words foretold,The wilderness shall blossom as the rose,Joy in the solitary place shall be—Instead of thorns shall grow the myrtle tree—And shadow of a rock for your repose.

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My Need

GERTRUDE ASPLEN

Dear God, my need is great:The battle long; the nightOf doubt and fear o'erwhelming;Thou, Father, givest light.

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Beatitude

MARY HOYT LOVELAND

Like summer rain that falls on parched ground,Like morning dew that freshens bud and flower,Is that refreshing peace the loved one foundWho sat at Jesus' feet to learn his power.

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In a Christian Science Reading Room

ALICE LAWRY GOULD

Above the city's hurry, strain, and stress,May all who seek find sanctuary here;Feel the Christ-presence in this atmosphere,Potent today to heal and save and bless.

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True Inheritance

MARGARET WINGFIELD

The Father speaks to thee:O son of Mine,Thou hast a glorious heritage—All that I have is thine!

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Increase

EDITH COONLEY HOWES

May I in wisdom grow!Even as a little childLearns at his father's knee,So may I hear my Father's voiceAnd hearing, in His will rejoiceWith sweet humility.