Poems

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Aspiration

JEANIE F. GIBB

Upward , ever upward,To the heights above,Where the sun is shining,Telling God is Love.
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Holy Ground

EDGAR ISAAC NEWGASS

The voice of Truth was heard of oldBy Moses at the burning bush:Now turn aside from Egypt's goldAnd desert dearth, from human urgeFrom weariness of human urge.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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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The Patriarchs

PIERREPONT E. TWITCHELL

They walked with God, those splendid men of old,The patriarchs.

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Wilderness

ANNA COYKENDALL BOWLBY

I sought the truth, and, seeking,Found more humble tasks were laid on me.
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"At evening time it shall be light"

FLORENCE ELIZABETH BUCK

All day the wintry sky was overcast;Thick piles of purple-slaty clouds lay massedAgainst the darkened western ridge of hill,So somber hued, monotonous, and still.
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My Prayer

PAUL STARK SEELEY

O God , to know Thee as Thou ever art,To realize Thy uncontested power,To feel Thy heavenly presence in my heart—This is my prayer.

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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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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 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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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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"Lovest thou me?"

AIMEE LUNDGREN

Simon's impetuous heart, unchastened yet,Oblivious of his intrusted charge,Could bear no more with inactivity,Could wait no longer by the darkening shoreFor the belovèd Master to appear:I go a fishing! Yea, we go with thee!Thomas the doubter, and Nathanael,Two unnamed, and the sons of Zebedee.
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Before the Dawn

MINNY M. H. AYERS

Comes there a time when thou canst see no clearing,Nor way that seems to lead thee up and on?
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Eternal Harmony

MARY C. CAMPBELL

Moab rebels, the king of Israel callsUpon his brother kings for aid.
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Joy

ROSE E. SHARLAND

My heart knows its gladness, as soaring it joyously sings,Glad as a lark in the sunshine outspreading its wings,Singing in light of Thy glory, so jubilant, free,Joy! since I know that my life and my love are in Thee.
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Expression

GERTRUDE DEANE HOUK

There travailed long within my consciousnessA song of gracious promise; unfulfilledFor poverty of words wherewith to clotheIn fitly chosen words its harmony.
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Christmas Bells

SOPHIE WEINERT

Once more the bells ring out their pealsAs heralds of the dawn;The Word goes forth with joy and hope:To us the Christ is born!Thus Love, awakened in each heart,Steals forth to bless and cheer,And wipe away with mighty powerEarth's unavailing tear;Thus to the listening ear there comesA wondrous sweet refrain:Lo, peace on earth, good will to men!The Christ's eternal strain.