Poems

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Not as an Hireling

MARGARET MORRISON

Not as an hireling would I serve Thy will,O Love divine—as seeking a rewardFor work well done—thinking the power liesWithin myself to do or fail to do,To make wrong right or change the dark to light.
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Be Still

AVIS CLARKE ARMSTRONG

Be calm, and hold your peace,Though winds of error throng;Uplift your heart to love,Your lips to song.

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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The Comforter

JULIA D. KENDALL

O Love divine, that in each hour of sadness,Comes with deep solace, bringing rest and peace,And to each heart gives promise sweet of gladness—Of joys untold, and love that will not cease.

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Demonstration

FRANCES HILDA SHERLOCK

I will not fear, nor cease my upward climb,Because some pilgrim toiling on aheadHas slipped and fallen by the way again,And weeps, despondent of the road we tread.
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The Day Breaketh

CAROLINE L. DIER

Be not impatientThat the way seems dark,The path you tread so steep!Your God has set His markUpon each blade of grass,Each singing bird, each stone.
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The Wine Press

ROBERT ELLIS KEY

Whither, we ask,Shall progress plant our feet?

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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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Anthology of classic articles

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From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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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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The Anointed

EDNA J. PHILLIPS

In gentle firmness she unflinching stoodWhen God's voice called her to a godly work—Then moved in poised meekness, did not shirkThe task that Love had given, but stilled the broodOf evils in the encircling gloom with prayerAnd labor in an upper room.
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Thy Will

LOLA ALICE DUNNAVANT

I do not choose this way, I said,In which my race to run.
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Inseparability

LUCY BALIAN

Dear Father, wheresoe'er Thou artThere I must be,As sunbeam to the glowing sunAm I to Thee.
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The Realm of Love

WILLIAM COLWELL BARTLETT

Man does not live unto himself alone,In consciousness divine he acts and moves,Nor hates, nor fears, but hears God's Word—and loves.
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My Supply

LEILA SMITH GRIFFITH

To understand, each day, a little moreOf God's dear love,To feel His sacred presence ever near,All fear remove,To know I am His well-beloved child,And that in peace and safety I abideBeneath the shelter of His gracious wing,The while my footsteps He doth gently guideTo heights above;
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My Prayer

MARY F. KINGSTON

Help me, dear Lord, to speak the kindly word,And leave the harsh retort unsaid;Help me, when error argues loveless deeds,To do the loving thing instead.