Poems

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Divine Causation

MINNA MATHISON

Not from the soil doth spring the glowing rose, But from th' eternal source of beauty.
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The First Commandment

CHARLES C. SANDELIN

One God there is, a God of peace,Whose watchful care doth never fail.

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Shared reflections

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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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A million torches, lighted by Thy hand,...

Derzhavin

A million torches, lighted by Thy hand,Wander unwearied through the blue abyss;They own Thy power, accomplish Thy command—All gay with life, all eloquent with bliss.

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Peace

GERTRUDE RING HOMANS

On a marvel night, through a wonder-light,Love led me around the world.
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Joy is Thine!

CHARLES C. SANDELIN

Oh, fearful one, couldst thou beholdThe life apart from fears and sighsThat Love unfolds to seeking eyes,Wouldst not with gladness leave the old?
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"None good but one"

CAROLINE A. BALY

Hadst thou the power, wouldst thou do aughtBut send thy children love,Fill to the brim the hung'ring heartsWith bounty from above,—If thou wert God?

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Anthology of classic articles

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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 Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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The Master

MARGARET MORRISON

What vision held those eyes so rapt and true,That he could walk upon our common earthAnd make it blossom in conception newOf man's divinity,—transcendent birth?
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Sorrow Vanquished

LAURA GERAHTY

The gate of sorrow swings upon its hinge,And as it sways with every load of fearOr gentle waft of joy's expectancy,I see the Christ beyond, and fain would reachThe outstretched arms in wide entreaty spread.
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Woman

MARTHA WEBSTER MERRIHEW

The Father called His child.
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Vision Beautiful

JOHN STEEN

The sun is always shiningAnd the sky is always blue,For our vision of the beautifulIs one with what is true,As the prayer of understandingPierces through the clouds of sense,And our hearts sing at the knowledgeOf God's omnipotence.
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Reflection

FLORRIE ASHCROFT

Into the night the lighthouse sendsIts guiding ray,Cheering the bark that landward wendsIts storm-tossed way.
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Knowing

F. MARION RALSTON

I know that God is good,That Love is true,That Truth divine abides,And doth endueThe heart of every woman,Man, or child,With purity and faith,And instincts mild.