Poems

Poem

Thanksgiving

FANNIE I. S. WARDELL

Gladness fills the air,Scent of autumn rare;Russet leaves and goldFall in forests old.
Poem

Desire

JEANNETTE TIBDALL

To see Thy path, constant in praiseTo walk with Thee in unsought ways;To have my thought held fast in Thine,My every wish a prayer divine,My every word the truth sublime,My every deed Thy love expressed,Humble, O Lord, and truly blessedWith Love's eternal fire—This, only this, is my desire.

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

From Place

"The secret place of the most High"

We learn in Christian Science that God is infinite Truth, Life, and Love and that He imparts to His creation only that which is completely beneficial.

View other Collections →

Poem

God's Light

LOUISE W. PRIMROSE

Dear Father-Mother God, to Thee I prayFor light—and lo, Love shineth o'er my way,Thy truth my guide and stay;So may I learn in grateful joy to yieldEach thought to Thee, and labor in Thy field,Nor cease till close of day.

Write for JSH

Inspired by a poem? Consider writing and sharing your own! Find out more by visiting Writer’s Corner.

Write for JSH

Poem

Consecration

EDWARD ESDALE

Live the Christ-life, and ease thy troubled heart;Think the Christ-thoughts, and rest thy wearied mind.
Poem

Joseph

FREDERICK STARR CAMPBELL

I owe thee debt, brother of bygone age,For brave example, shining yet to speedMe on.
Poem

Safe

EMILY RUMSEY DICKENSON

Sheltered by Love divine,Strongest protection mineUnder His shade.

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

Audio Collection

Anthology of classic articles

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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.

View other Collections →

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.

View other Collections →

Write for JSH

Inspired by a poem? Consider writing and sharing your own! Find out more by visiting Writer’s Corner.

Write for JSH

Poem

Our Hand in His

HELEN NEWHALL WINCHESTER

The breath of hope envelops us,When we have done our bestTo right a wrong,To love a friend—Sweet hope within the breast!
Poem

Protection

ELENORA E. PIKE

Where thou goest, Love will lead thee,Where thou walkest, Love will guide;If thou hunger, Love will feed thee;Love is ever at thy side.
Poem

Reverence

MINNY M. H. AYERS

He worshiped God!Three times each dayLike Daniel he kneltIn humble, earnest prayer;Nay, not alone on bended knee,But e'en throughout his waking hoursHis thought was filled with gratitude—With gratitude and praise and glory songsTo his creator!And in humility for growth in grace he prayedTo worship more:He worshiped God!
Poem

Prayer at Twilight

LUCILLE TINNIN

'T is not for earthly things I pray,My Father-Mother God, to Thee;But that I may from day to day,More righteous, more courageous be;
Poem

The Voice of God

ELLA A. STONE

God speaks to us in myriad ways,—In little things that fill our days,In loving glance from kindly eyes,And words that help us to be wise.
Poem

Our Song*

FLORENCE A. HOUDLETTE

Hark! I hear adown the ages—Like the chime-bells ringing clear,Erstwhile heard by pilgrims, sages,Or foretold by prophet, seer—