Poems

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A VISION

Robert Ellis Key

Turn from the valley dark,And you shall see—heightsGlorious with immortal majesty.
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DECISIONS

Kathleen Periton

It never is a questionOf being old enoughTo make my own decision,With wisdom and precision,And so, progress.

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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 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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A CHRISTMAS WISH

Marion Alice Bowers

I wish for you a Christmas of the heart,Where, in a sweet serenity of mind,Within your consciousness, the Christ may findA place where angels gather, blessing youAnd bringing joy and freedom to the earth.

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THE ETERNAL CHRISTMAS

Laura Lee Randall

The Christ-idea is born each hourIn humble hearts which trust its powerTo heal, to comfort, prosper, bless—To fill our lives with loveliness.
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FOR THIS WE PRAY

Flint Lewis Townsend

There comes a dayWhen all must seeThat God alone is Life.
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PURE SONG

Jean Moulton lmmerwahr

I know song without singingeven a note;heard without ears,voiced without throat.

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A spiritual approach to mental health

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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 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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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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WALKING WITH GOD

Thelma Brooks

He walks in quietness who knowsthe nothingness of mortal woes,and feels beneficence of Mindcalmly embracing all mankind.
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MIND IS THE POWER

Elsie Hill Ainsworth

Mind is the powerthat regulates the earth,makes the larkcircle, pulls the tide to shorein measured cadencesof time and sound.
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WITH NEW TONGUES

Pearl Strachan Hurd

Beth, proud of her ability nowTo count up to ten,Arranging her squadronOf metal spacemenIn a stiff-legged row,Beth sure of far moreThan I was whenI dragged my doll across the floor,Meets a challenge.
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"THOUGH IT TARRY, WAIT"

Glanville le Sueur

Endure, for the gentle streamerodes the obdurate rock.
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SO HIGH MY HEAVEN

Nancy L. Holder

So high my heaven,Soul's atmosphere,That spaceAnd outer space,Measured in billionsOf light-years,Peopled with planetsCircling in orbits,Endlessly,Monotonously,Seem unimportantAnd insignificant.
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LOVE'S HEALING HOUR

Winifred Brown King

Stretch forth the hand!Let understanding thought expandBeyond the realmOf mortal senseInto infinitudeOf good.