Poems

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The Love of God

ALICE T. VON ZIMMERMANN

The love of God is shownIn smile or kindly greeting,Encouraging the burdened oneTo see that fear is fleeting.
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Love

ALMA B. WIGHTMAN

Companioned ever on life's wayBy Love divine,My path illumed by Truth's clear ray,What joy is mine!

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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 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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My Place

RUTH MARIE DILLON

Dear God, Thou hast a place prepared for me,A place that only wisdom's eye can see;And, knowing this, I need not seek an earthly place,Nor outline how Thy hand shall lead me on,But I'll accept each day the joys Thy tender graceProvides.

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The Hem of His Garment

HELEN MAR BROWN

Could we but touch with true humilityHis garment's hem, that simple touch would bringA glad renewal of life, renewal of joy:Earth-trammeled thoughts would soar on bolder wing.
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Two Visitors

B. GWENDOLEN NISBET

Self came in at the door—Self, with its tattered gown;Peevish and drab and poor,Self came in with a frown:I must push and struggle and striveIn order to keep alive—Or else I should soon be dead—Self said.
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Love's Dear Command

KATHERINE ENGLISH

When clouds of dark discouragement and dreadHang heavy round the path that I must tread,When speeds the arrow at the break of day,Or creeps the pestilence beside my way,Comes to my listening heart Love's dear command:Thou shalt not be afraid!

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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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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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 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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Loveliness

MABEL CONE BUSHNELL

To make the loveliness of LoveMy own is my desire.
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In the Closet of Prayer

ELIZABETH B. CATE

Weary, disheartened, I turned from life's woes,Seeking relief from my care;Silently, humbly, with famishing heartEntered the closet of prayer;Bowed in the closet of prayer.
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Forward!

ANNE CLEVELAND CHENEY

Truth is revealed, for all to know.
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All is Well

ROSA M. TURNER

O earth-bound heart, though sorrows surge around thee,And hateful dreams of evil hide the light;The outstretched arms of mighty Love surround thee,Truth's dawning ends the darkest hours of night.
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Clean through the Word

KATHRINE H. WILLIAMS

It seemed that I had earned His healing touch,Some token of His ever mindful care,After long months of quiet pondering,Close study of the word and daily prayer.
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Childlikeness

PHYLLIS BEAUFORT YOUNG

Just for the joy of a little child,O Lord, I pray,That I may greet with happinessEach glad new day,Knowing my Father-Mother LoveWith me will stay.