Poems

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"The Lord is my Shepherd"

BY EDWARD C. BUTLER.

Music: "Portuguese Hymn," page 198 of Christian Science Hymnal.
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Sweet Rebuke

BY ELLA S. SARGENT.

His faithful ones, the Master said,The sick would surely heal;Would "cleanse the leper," "raise the dead,"And God, in flesh, reveal.

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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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The Root and the Flower

A Wild Rose grew by the pasture wall,A beautiful shrub with branches tall,With wonderful color and rich perfume.

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True Selfhood

BY JESSAMINE GLESSNER CHILDS

We grow in God as self is left behind;And rise to know true selfhood Mind.
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Rejoice

BY EVA J. COX

If darkness seems to encompass thee,And mortal fearBedims thy sight and hides the light,Be of good cheer.
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"Little Children, Love One Another."

BY BEATRICE ISABEL BEST.

"Little children, love one another," said three times, in a voice of unutterable tenderness and meaning, is, by some, supposed to have been the last public speech of John as Bishop of Ephesus.

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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.

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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 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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Washington's Birthday

Arthur J. Burdick

All honor to that day which long agoGave birth to him who Freedom's cause espoused;Who, by his ardor in the sacred fight,The fire and strength of patriots aroused;Who knew no master, save that One divineWhose strength was his, who knew no fear, save one—The fear of doing wrong! All hail the dayThat gave to Freedom's cause George Washington!
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In the Vineyard

BY WILLARD G. FLEMING

Why art thou downcast, O my soul, and why disquieted?
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"Sow beside All Waters"

Broadcast thy seed!Although some portion may be foundTo fall on uncongenial ground,Where sand, or shard, or stone may stayIts coming into light of day—Or when it comes, some pestilent airMay make it droop and wither there—Be not discouraged; some will findCongenial soil, and gentle wind,Refreshing dew, and ripening shower,To bring it into beauteous flower,From flower to fruit, to glad thine eyes,And fill thy soul with sweet surprise.
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Exultation!

BY E. F. V.

He "maketh the clouds His chariot!"And why should weFrom sorrow fleeIn fear and trepidation?
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"Humility's Seat"

BY P.

Oh , give me that seat in the corner,The lowliest, humblest chair:For the blind, the lame, deaf, and weary,Are sure to be lingering there;The hungry, the thirsty, and dying,Will be seeking a kind, helping hand:I will choose that low place in the corner,Where none but the Christian would stand.
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Departure and Call

By KEYES BECKER.

Upon the wings of mystic gloomThe old year drifteth far from sight;The final hours of latest nightOld Century's dying breath consume.