Poems

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"There is a spirit in man"

ALICE JACQUELINE SHAW

"There is a spirit in man," and the breathOf the Almighty giveth him power.
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Obedience

MYRTLE EFTING

When I can know that Thou art God,And doest all things well;When I can lift my thoughts to Thee,And in Thy presence dwell,'Tis then I see the pathway plain,Marked out for all mankind;And as I travel on this road,Great joy and peace I find.

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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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The Potter

ELIZABETH PRICE

I stood within the potter's placeAnd watched him working at his wheel;He wrought with careful skill and grace,The clay was molded to his will.

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Sanctuary

LAURA BROWN CROWELL

O love which from the Godhead flowsExhaustless, full, and free,Thy patent purity bestowsIts signet upon me,When harried by the phantom fear,I turn to find the wellspring near.
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"Peace, be still"

ELSIE RAMSEY CURTIN

"Be still, and know that I am God"—a voiceSpeaks tenderly and bids all tumult cease.
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Close to Thee

ALICE G. MORGAN

CLOSE, close to Thee, when seeming shadows gather,And I am weary of grief and pain;I touch Thy hand and all my fears are silenced—There is no lack where Love and freedom reign.

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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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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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Hope

ALICE W. EUBANK

This cherry tree, a few short months ago,Outlined against the winter's leaden sky,Clung to a knoll, all blanketed in snow.
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A Morning Song

E. HOWARD GILKEY

I know not, Lord, I cannot tellWhere this day's work shall be,But if I listen for Thy voiceIt is revealed to me.
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Prayer of the Wayfarer

ELEANOR M. WATSON

Along this road I may not pass again;But may I give some kindly aid each day,A burden lighten, ease a heart of pain,Should earth-worn traveler chance to come my way!
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Unbroken Friendships

ALICE TROXELL MC COUN

A friend ! No richer thought exists—to fallWith gentle grace and upon the heartThat waits on God for gifts, and shares a partOf present, boundless good "before they call.
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Blessed Are They

JOY BENNETT

Blessed are they who trust in God,Casting all fears away,Relying on His staff and rodTo guide them day by day;
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Supplication

GWEN M. CASTLE

Dear Father, lift our eyes that we may seeThe light that shines above each downcast head;Give us the strength to live the truth we know,To help each other on the path we tread.