Poems

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THE NEW BIRTHDAY

MARY WHEELER.

Cometh a day to the children of men—Day of deliverance from longing and pain.
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"LORD, I BELIEVE."

GERTRUDE RING HOMANS.

"Lord , I believe; help thou mine unbelief"In every enemy, sin, fear, and grief;That monster shadow, death—he fights as chief!"Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief!"

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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.

From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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"HE LEADETH ME"

ISABEL SHERRICK WARDWELL

He leadeth me—I love the words—He does not chide nor drive;And where He leads, this shepherd good,To follow will I strive.

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WITHIN THY HOUSE

MARION COOK

Within thy house, O blessed pilgrim stranger,Watch well lest error creep in unaware!Hold dear its sanctity,Inviolate let it beFrom rude intrusion and earth's stagnant air!
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SING ME THY SONG

ROMEO FRICK.

Sing me a song, bright morning stars,Of holiest harmony.
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A SONG OF PROMISE

CASSIUS M. LOOMIS

In the silent caverns 'neath hill and rock,In the sunbeam streaked with gold,Christ speaks to the hearts of his chosen flock,And the story ne're grows old.

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Anthology of classic articles II

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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 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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"PRAISE YE THE LORD"

EDITH PITKIN

Praise ye our heavenly King!Let every nation singPraise to His name.
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"GREATER WORKS THAN THESE."

CASSIUS M. LOOMIS.

O Bounteous legacy! what promise this!Could we neglect or take such word amiss?
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THE BETTER PART

H. OLIVER WISE

How maz'd and drear, amid his sticks and stones,His color'd pebbles and his bits of glass.
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CONSTANCY

MARY I. MESECHRE.

Ofttimes the daily current of my lifeDoth seem so clogged with error, that I fainWould break a clearer channel, where the strifeAnd fret of endless conflict, and the painOf beating 'gainst the rocks that long have lainWhere now my way appears, are all unknown;Where, free from every hindrance, I might gainIn depth and breadth, till perfect I had grown.
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"AS A LITTLE CHILD"

KATHARINE T. PORTER

Remember childhood's ways—the pure, unsullied heart,The ready sympathy, affection, impulse true.
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THE NEW YEAR—A FRIEND

JOY E. R. ZINT.

A friend has depths of character.