Poems

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A Shepherd's Song

DOROTHY THODY

White on the waking hills I oft have seen— Where half delays the starred and peaceful night— The cloudy sheep pass softly into light, Like hawthorn drifted on the lovely green; And in that hour have breathed Thy tenderest name: Good Shepherd! go before, and guide Thy lamb.
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"Beneath the shadow"*

LAURA GERAHTY

"Beneath the shadow of His mighty wing"!So spake His servant, while she sought to bringThe healing presence, bidding those who roveTo the sweet comfort of His arms of love.

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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 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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Gratitude

MARY M. HITCHCOCK

WE thank Thee that we have the power to give—The giving and the gift both come from Thee.

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The Advent of Love

E. MARY RAMSAY

Softer than flight of tawny owl in the tender dim of June, More dear to the heart than the curlew's cry, or the rushing river's tune,Brighter than ray of rising sun on the dew-bathed heathery ben Falls the first touch of infinite Love on the weary hearts of men.
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Progress

ANNA EMANUEL WILLIAMS

AT first, as through a darkened glassWe see vague shapes and shadows pass;We see Truth's brilliant beam of lightAs but a candle in the night;For we can only dimly seeThe glory of God's sovereignty.
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A Christian

HAZEL HARPER HARRIS

A Christian is the one who triesTo walk where Jesus led,Who knows that he must sacrificeIf men be comforted;

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Anthology of classic articles III

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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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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Deliverance

EDNA WISE WEST

At midnight, grimly guarded, Paul and SilasIn the inner prison lay,Held in the stocks, their flesh torn by the lash,For witnessing to Truth; and yet,Disdaining all material evidence that seemed to boastOf wrong triumphant, joyously they sangPraises to God on high, and prayed,And sang again.
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Awakening

MURIEL E. WOODRUFF

'TIS spring! and all the world awakes With mellow song and tender green; But more than ever now I gaze On things not seen.
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Security

F. INA BURGESS

I CAN be glad, because I knowThat with God all is well;I can be sure, because I knowThat in His love I dwell.
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Assurance

MAUDE DE VERSE NEWTON

His arm around you, well beloved—The Father's strong and shielding arm;What evil thing can find you there,What menace do you any harm?
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When All the World is Glorious with Spring

ALMA G. V. HARRISON

WHEN all the world is glorious with spring,When rosy blossoms shine against the blue,And joyous birds in every thicket sing,Stirring the heart to gratitude anew;When snow-clad mountains, far across the bay,Lift their proud crests against the setting sun,Pointing to heights beyond our little day,Promising glories that shall yet be won;Then consciousness of Spirit grows aware,Dimly perceives what eye hath never seen,The truth that underlies these symbols fair—Sum of all beauty that has ever been—And knows that in such glimpses one may seeRadiant reflections of reality.
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The Tranquil Heart

MINNY M. H. AYERS

TRANQUILLITY is a flower of faithThat blossoms when seeds are sownIn the trusting heart that seeketh good,And waiteth for God alone.