Poems

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Sunrise

SARAH E. T. PELL

One waited for the dawn with eyes fast shut,Doubting the certain passing of the night,When Love's voice whispered, "Fear not;" eyes unclosedTo find the sun full risen, "and there was light.
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"O come, let us sing unto the Lord"

DOROTHY M. KINGDON

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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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"The Lord is my shepherd"

BERTHA H. WOODS

Within Thy care, O Love, I shall not want—Not want the things of earth, with envy rife;I shall not long, where runs the ceaseless crowd,To join them in the laughter and the strife;I shall be calm and happy and content,Nor feel the lust of eye or pride of life.

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The Multitude

VERNE E. TAYLOR

We were a multitude indeed who followed him that day!He, with his chosen twelve, had sought a desert place apartFor some sweet intimacies of their own.
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Transfiguration

MARY C. CAMPBELL

Behold the world newborn, newborn of Spirit!In radiant flowers, and dew-drenched scented air,
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Onward

EDITH L. PERKINS

I Do not ask to see the journey's way,But with a faith transcending sight would knowThat Thou, my God, wilt lead from day to dayBy chosen paths, prepared for me to go.

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

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Shared reflections

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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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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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Purified

MARGUERITE ALLEN

A gentle shower of cooling rainFell on my little world to-day;And in its quiet, tender wayHas washed away the dust and stain.
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My Prayer

JOSEPHINE ROBINSON

May I be pure in heart—This, Father, is my prayer.
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The Children

FLORENCE A. HOUDELETTE

Lo ! the children, joyous children,Happy, buoyant, sweet, and free!Hearts receptive to his teaching:Jesus said, Bring them to me.
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Thought

LILLIE MARY CARTER

One healing thought,Which meets the moment's need,Is greater farThan any earthly creed.
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As Dawns the Day

E. WINIFRED BELL

As gently as the pearly light of dawnGleams forth and, silent, with nor pomp nor might,Displaces night's dark cloak which lies o'er all,Until the light of day bursts on our sight;
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Nathanael

JOHN A. C. FRASER

What of holy aspiration,Simple duty, pure devotionTo thy fathers' God, Jehovah,Guileless Israelite, Nathanael,Held thee 'neath the fig tree's shade?