Poems

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THE PROVING

RUTH INGRAHAM.

How do I know my immortality?
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THE LIGHT

SAM DAWES.

When Love along our pathway leads, We take no thought for daily needs,— But stroll along in pastures green Which hitherto we have not seen; And tho' the day turns into night, Love leads us onward toward the light.

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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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THE SUM OF MANHOOD

KATHARINE J. SMITH.

A seer of Teman counseled one in woe, Whose cup of blight and banishment severeBut seasoned faith to bide the bitter flow Till tale of loss should ring with saintly cheer,—

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THE CRUSE OF PLENTY

STOKES ANTHONY BENNETT.

I have learned a helpful lessonWhich a sweet assurance brings,—Just a lesson to be thankfulFor the gift of little things.
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"CAST THY BREAD UPON THE WATERS"

EDITH C. CARTER.

One little seed of Life outspedInto earth's death-filled thought,And the roots will strengthen, and grow, and spread,Till the tree springs up, and the leaves o'erheadTheir healing balm on the nations shed,Who freedom from fear have sought.
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THE INCOMING TIDE

MARIE RUSSELL.

When evening steeps the world in rest,A sigh steals from the sea's deep breastLike echo of an ocean's roar.

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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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From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

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MY WORK IS AT HAND.

HELEN E. STUDLEY.

Why should I wish to face some problem great,As though to reach the sooner heaven's gate?
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MY COMMUNION

SUSAN E. BARR.

In silence deep there comes to meA sweet assurance of God's care;Life, Truth, and Love encompass me,I know that He is everywhere.
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When you hear of good in people—tell it

John Sterling

When you hear of good in people—tell it.
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Stand bold for peace, for love and truth,...

Jonathan Rogers

Stand bold for peace, for love and truth,For these against the world contend;But be thou careful not to loseWhat thou art zealous to defend.
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O trustless heart, that finds...

Fannie G. Hopkins

O trustless heart, that findsThe ghostly phantom evil in thy way,Lift up thine eyes to seeLove's glorious sunshine playAround the terror grim,—And lo, it is not! It was never there,For all that is is Love divine,Love infinite,—the clearLight of thy life,—God's love is everywhere.
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DOMINION

AGNES FLORIDA CHALMERS.

Let all the earth keep silence! Love reigns nowSupreme o'er all.