Poems

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Revelation

EDITH L. PERKINS

Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee,And Thou, in Thy compassion, Lord, hast heard;Through darkest clouds of earth's inharmonyThere shines the presence of Thy saving word.
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Omnipotence of God

NORMAN LAMONT PRICE

Midst dimming mist and seeming wrong,From out the tumult and the throng,The still, small voice comes clear:Be still, and know I AM is here.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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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Brotherhood

MABLE I. CLAPP

One walked beside me on the road,Wearily, through the night;I stooped to bear his heavy load,And lo! my own was light.

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Omnipresence

MARGARET E. BURCHARD

O dwell , my thought, on joys supernal,And know that God is Life eternal,That subtle error has no powerTo claim me in this present hour.
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Faith

GRACE HOFFMAN WHITE

Take up the torch of faith, O man,   And seek Truth's perfect way,Until is seen your Father's plan,   And night is lost in day.
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Duty

MYRTLE ELLA ROBERTSON

To rely on perfect Mind,To be gentle, patient, kind,To on Truth invariablyWait, in all sincerity—Follow after charity.

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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.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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 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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The Love of God

GWEN M. CASTLE

All that I have is thine!What import liesBehind the story that our Master told?
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To Him That is Athirst

ELLA M. KINSLEY

A crystal river of divine life flowethOut from the presence of the blessed One,Bringing sweet peace and joy to him who knowethThat God forever is a shield and sun.
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Desire

FRANCES S. LARKIN

To understand, to love and live all good,To grasp the blessing of some cleansing fire,To see as perfect one pure brotherhood,To do God's work—this is my deep desire.
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The Widow's Mites

FRANK BALLS OUSELEY

They cast in much, but not so muchAs she who cast in less than they.
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Jesus of Nazareth

MURIEL E. WOODRUFF

So gentle was his touch, so kind his eye—No fragile loveliness could pass him by,Nor shrink affrighted from his waiting hand,Lest, seeing, he should fail to understand.
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Out of the Depths

ROBERT ELLIS KEY

Out of the depths Christ hath called thee,Called thee to light.