Poems

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The Reader

C. C. BUTTERWORTH, 2d

I Heard a gentle woman speaking forthStern words of Truth, awed in the utterance,That Truth should be of so great prevalenceTo heal, and she herself so little worth.
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"Let there be light"

ROBERT E. KEY

LET not the argument of human reasonWhisper within thyself: It must be so;This false belief, though only for a season,Is the effect which mortal thoughts bestow.

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

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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The Awakening

ESTHER L. SAMPSON

I prayed to God in tears and sorrow,I feared to-day—I feared to-morrow.

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Homeward Bound

FLORA BROWNLEE WALKER

I have taken in the anchor,I have made the cable free:I feel the old ship tremble,And I'm putting out to sea.
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The Star

ETHEL BOWMAN RONALD

The star that shone so long agoO'er Bethlehem afar,That cheered the shepherds' wakeful eyes,And brought such wonder to the wise—Still shines that ancient star.
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The Christ Child

GERTRUDE GOODING MC CLOUD

We think of him as a little child who came long, long ago,To bring his thoughts of purity to heal a world of woe.

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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.

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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 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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The Journey

MARGARET MORRISON

WE need not remember the fearing, The anguish that crowded the night.
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The Evening and the Morning

AGNES CHALMERS

Father , I thank Thee for these clearer raysOf Truth, the evening radiance and morning glow.
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Confidence

GRACE A. BOUGHTON-LEIGH

Above the storms of passionAnd murmurs of self-will,The voice of Truth still whispersThe message, Peace, be still;And through the night of sorrowUpon life's restless sea,Love calms the waves of error,In silent victory.
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[From The Christian Science Monitor (Copyright)]
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Evensong

MARION C. JONES

DEAR Father-Mother Love, the day is ending—Day that began anew with praise to Thee; Dawn touched the mountain peaks to rose; descending, Tinged the blue mist of valley gloriously.
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"The poppies of Flanders"

BEN HAWORTH-BOOTH

HE is not there; beneath the flowers of sleep He knows nor sleep nor dull forgetfulness.