Poems

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IN LOVE I LIVE

EDMUND K. GOLDSBOROUGH, JR.

In Love man lives, forever pure and fair,Forever free from things which seem to bind,His real life is within the realm of Mind,The power of Truth is here and everywhere;In Love, man lives.
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THE PROVING

RUTH INGRAHAM.

How do I know my immortality?

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Get to know God: The “omnis”

Listen to gain deeper insight into the four “omnis”—omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, and omniaction.

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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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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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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A spiritual approach to mental health

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

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Mary Baker Eddy: Her enduring discovery

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

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 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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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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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.