Poems

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Changeless Love

MABEL A. SALT

Now mortal men believeThe earth revolves;In twilight grayThe light declines,Then deeper shadows fall;Night follows day.
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Gratitude

HATTIE M. KREBS

For every word of healing TruthI thank Thee, Lord, to-day.

Audio Collection

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 Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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O Love Divine!

HENRIETTA MAYER GROSSMAN

Lord, let me sing to Thee my songs of praise,For I would dedicate to Thee my days.

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A Hymn for All Nations

NAOMI C. HAMILTON

O Lord of all, in trusting TheeWe offer songs of praiseFor mercies past, and promises;Our prayers to Thee we raise.
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A Friend to a Friend

ELIZABETH CHALLIS ADAMS

You ask me, dear, what you can do to proveThe deep, enduring sureness of your love.
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To-day

LAURA L. O'HOTSKI

Oh, so gently He is calling,Art thou dwelling in the truth?

Audio Collection

Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

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.

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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.

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Abraham's Sacrifice

GERTRUDE S. MC CALMONT

In this wise did Abraham the prophetFulfill his covenant with God.
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Surrender

GEORGEANNA G. PAXTON

Be still, my heart, and wait;Hast thou not heard it said,"Desire which goes forth hungering,"*Shall not return unfed?
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"I am the vine"

LILLIAN BARKER DURKEE

Only a twig on that sacred Vine;Yet, dearest Lord, I am wholly Thine.
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Jubilation

E. JEWEL ROBINSON

Rejoice , ye weary hearts, and sing!The priceless pearl is found,—The true perception of the Christ,—And evil's chains unbound.
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The Comforter

MARGARET HOUSTON KAUFFMAN

Like unto one his mother comforteth,Thou, Father-Mother God, dost comfort me,Folding me close from dreams of sin and death,When in the dark I wake and turn to Thee.
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A Cup of Water

LILLIAN BARKER DURKEE

It is only a cup of water,In the Master's name I bring;To the much that I long to offerThis seems such a little thing!Yet 't is more than a drink of waterFor that thirsty need of thine,For the cup it is brimming overWith thy Father's love divine.