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Through closed doors

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.—John 20:19

From the September 2002 issue of The Christian Science Journal


Huddled in doubt and confusion,
Hidden behind shut doors,
Their fear must have been like mine.

Oh, the dullness of recounting the crucifixion!
The disobedience of forgetting what we've been taught.

Good is permanent; not just once, and then never again.
Goodness demands the resurrection.

And even if after it happens, we continue to disbelieve,
Christ walks through the closed door of our hearts,
Stands there until we notice,

And waits until we're ready to hear,
"Peace be unto you."

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