Poems

TRUTH, LOVE, AND LIFE

O Truth! Thy potent touch dissolvesThe densest structure wrong may rear,Gives man his birthright—freedom, might,And brings him heaven now and here.

"LAZARUS, COME FORTH"

So spake the Master, standing by the graveOf one bound hand and foot by error's chain.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series on mental health—and find hope, even healing.

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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IN TUNE WITH GOD

In tune with GodHis angels with us fare,No fear of sin or sickness can alarm;Safe folded in His loving careThere's naught can harm:Welcome the chastening rod.

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THE FATHER'S LOVE

Dear little bird, lie still, lie still,O fear-hushed, wounded, broken thing,That beat against the tempest's rageAnd fell to earth, all quivering.

MESSENGERS

Just because a little snowdrop raised her head above the snow,Just because a dancing sunbeam touched a pale cheek into glow,Just because one bird is singing in the woodland sweet and clear,We have caught the whispered message, "Lift your heads, for spring is here!"

TIME'S TYRANNY

Impelled by youth's impatienceAnd dreams of joys to be,I urged old Time to hasten,—But never hastened he.

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Anthology of classic articles II

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Anthology of classic articles

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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 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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SONGS OF JOY

When swept death's sable pinionsAcross my love-lit skies,My harp was hushed to silence,While tear mists veiled my eyes.

THE NEW YEAR

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A SPRING THOUGHT

I stood alone with the sunlit peaceOf woods in springtime; the warm quiet airLay like a tender presence on the trees,And leaned low down to greet the waking flowers;And all the turmoil of unquiet hours,The disappointed, feverish search for ease,Dropped, like a garment one has ceased to wear,Before the young year's promise of increase.

FORWARD!

Forward! Whatever clouds are overhead,However dim the stars above us shine,We stumble when our steps by fear are led;The only guide we need is Love divine!

SUNBEAMS

When lying in my little room,My heart would fain be filled with gloom,But for the sunbeams on the wallWhich through the crystal windows fall!

WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE?

What seekest thou, my friend?