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[Written for the Journal]

THE MOUNTAIN SERMON

From the October 1927 issue of The Christian Science Journal


We see the mountain, fair in morning sunlight,
The grassy slopes where eager people throng
That they may hear from purest lips God's message,
And find the truth for which they seek and long.

And there, amid the gently swaying lilies,
Stands forth the Christly presence, full of grace,
Giving to all those rules for holy living,
If they, like him, would see the Father's face.

We see the near-by humble sparrow flitting,
While joyous bird songs fill the morning air;
And oh, we hear that voice so sweetly tender
Inviting us to note the Father's care,

And how He clothes with more than royal beauty
The happy care-free lilies of the field.
And thus in words divinely pure and loving,
To all mankind is God's dear care revealed.

How often when the clouds of fear seem gathering,
Deep in our hearts we hear that gentle voice,
Reminding us to watch the birds and blossoms,
To know God's love, be grateful, and rejoice!

For now, as then, the heavenly Father knoweth,
Before we ask Him, all the things we need,
The same Christ-presence, with its touch of healing,
Is with us now to guide each thought and deed.

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