Poems

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Purity

DOROTHY M. KINGDON

Hidden in the earth's great heartLie little humble seeds;Yet they unfold,And, gently pushing upward to the light,Grow into lovely lilies,Clothed in the garb of purity.
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To the Christian Science Practitioner

ALMA B. WIGHTMAN

May Love divine thy close companion be,And guide thy footsteps all along life's way,And may Love give to thee that wondrous peaceThe world can neither give nor take away.

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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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Christian Science

MYRTLE ELLA ROBERTSON

There is a ring of beauty round the earth,The happy thoughts held for another's good.

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To Know

F. INA BURGESS

IT is a very easy thingTo know that Thou art nigh,When all the land lies smilingBeneath a tender sky.
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"The smile of God" *

MABEL A. BIRDNO

A ROSE —"the smile of God"!I bow my head in silent, reverent praise;Its beauty rareLeads on to visions pure, and thought ascendsIn swift-winged prayer.
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"And have not charity"

LENA M. HALL

IT is a simple thing to give a coat, To stand between a neighbor and the cold.

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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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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 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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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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Mother-Love

JOHN F. WADDINGTON

As when in human friendship one awakes Lovingly conscious of a loved one's need, And on swift wing with prompt compassion makes Impulsive answer in both word and deed;
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Peace, Be Still

DAISY BEDFORD

PEACE, be still! Oh, may we knowThat peace is ever near,That God His tender love doth showTo all who claim His care.
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Prayer

LOUISE CATHERINE M. SICHEL

WHAT is prayer?
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"Why tarriest thou?"

CHRISTIANA WILLINK

FOLLOWER of Truth, the call comes hourly; Canst thou not hear the plaintive cry Of earth-bound hearts in human bondage Seeking their higher destiny?
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The Gift

ESTHER BRINTON

Dear , I would comeBringing you the heart's most precious thing,That only God could give to me for you.
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Wings of Thought

ELIZABETH HAYWARD GARDNER

Thanks , thanks for the wings of thought!With them may I spurn the sod;I may mount to the height of eternal day—I may rise to the realm of God:Though my heel to the hard earth cling,And though mists may cover my eyes,The pinions of Love will lift me aboveThe creature that suffers and dies.