Poems

Watch, Work, Pray

Ask the gardener, he will tell youThat he reaps but what he sows;That the soil must be in order,Or the seed is dwarfed by foes;That the tares in good soil prosperAs the seed that aims to bless;That the good kind, he must nourish,Guard its growth with tenderness;True discernment is most needful—Sprouts bespeak the ripen'd fruit;That with prudence he must severBaneful waste from worthy root.

To-day

I do not mean to pass this dayIn stupid sense of ease,To smile on evil, fawn on fear—Thus mortal mind to please.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

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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Roses of Memory

Love gave us memory,That roses fair might in December bloom,With fragrance rare.

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The Point of View

A little song bird came my way,Once on a sunny summer day,And sang to me of love;But presently the song bird went,And I was filled with discontent,Nor saw blue skies above.

All-presence

If I could think beyond the farthest starThat lights the depths below me and above,However swift my thought, however far,I could not reach the limits of His love.

The Restoration

Dear Galilee, sweet trysting place,Blest memories of thee arise!There have I seen the Master's face;There heard his voice in glad surprise;

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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.

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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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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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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Faith

We Cannot always pierce the mistWhich seems to veil the Father's face;But when our hearts are heaviest,By faith, we can Love's image trace.

"For God is All-in-all"*

I cannot have sickness, for God is my health.

The Awakening

Now to hearts of men are stealingThoughts of Truth that are revealingFreedom as man's true estate;Good as pow'r and all-availing,Over evil's claims prevailing;Love and justice, meekness, mercy,Mightier far than greed and hate.
I know that God is Love and Truth and Life, —     Is All-in-all;I know a list'ning ear can always hear      Love's tender call;And when earth's path seems dark to meTruth guides, if I but lift my eyes to see;And if I listen, watch and work and pray,And strive to walk with God from day to day,I cannot fall; no matter where I goLove is before me all the way, I know.

Rejoice!

Rejoice, O troubled heart, rejoice! Know thou that God is near.

Reciprocation

It cannot be that words of cheerI speak to help you on your wayAre vain, since I must brave and clearRemain to hearten you to-day.