Poems

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"The prisoners heard them"

ANNE CLEVELAND CHENEY

The prisoners heard them singing,—Oh, song above all songs!Down through the ages ringing,The prison doors wide flinging;While wakened human throngsPass, wondering, into freedom,Hearing that song of songs.
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The Ever Present Christ

CHARLES W. WRIGHT

How oft have we who roamed from creed to creed,Searching for satisfying food in vain,Yearned to have Jesus with us once again,To give sure solace in our bitter need.

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These books healed me

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on how the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy heal.

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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Freedom

ESTHER L. HILL

The room is large wherein we walk;Our feet are free to come and go.

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My Thanks

ISMILDA M. PRESLEY

Dear God, I thank Thee hour by hourThat Thou hast shown to me Thy power,So wondrous here!
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My Prayer

ELSIE PRESS HILLMAN

Oh , give to me an understanding heart,That I, in fullest measure, may impartA message of Thy tenderness and careTo those who seek Thy graciousness to share.
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Love Has Been Before

EVELYN SYLVESTER KNOWLES

Should I climb a narrow stair,Face a closèd door,Yet I know that even thereLove has been before.

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Anthology of classic articles

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A spiritual approach to healthcare

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on a spiritual approach to healthcare.

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.

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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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From Glory to Glory

MARIAN GREGG

I must diligently set my heartTo find out what Love is,For I am sure that in the knowledgeOf Love is revealed all things.
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Confidence in God

RUTH D. SMITH

I do not know just why the sunSends forth its rays through countless years;Yet through its constancy I feelA lessening of doubts and fears.
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The Barrier

MARGARET HOUSTON KAUFFMAN

All day I watched for that bright messengerOf whom my heart had heard.
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The Oil of Joy

HAZEL V. HARRIS

Oh , weary one, take joy unto thy heart;It is thy dividend designed to blessThy life to-day,—to-morrow has its part.
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"And he delivered him to his mother"

EVELYN L. WEBB

O mother , weepingOn thy lonely wayIn sad procession,Lift up now thy head;For lo, the Christ speaksWords of tenderness,And bids the concourse haltIts mournful path.
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A Prayer

FREDDA R. GRATKE

I lift my voice,O Father-Mother God;Hear Thou my cry;Oh, let me know Thy presence sweet,And feel Thee nigh.