Poems

Behold, O men, Love's quickening message: Eternal life, through Christ assured By Jesus' triumph in the Spirit— A faithful witness to the Lord. Yea, all the hosts of heaven declare it! And all earth's creatures bow the knee To that unseen dynamic presence Whose truth transfigures you and me.

Reflection of perfection Remains forever pure; Since man is this reflection His being is secure; This fact, through endless ages, Makes the resurrection sure. Edna E.

Companion, met within the great adventure, hold my hand in love that casts out fear. Together may we not reveal perfection, the flawless knowing of the always-near? Salvation sought is solitary, granted, and yet, though each one see the dawning day through cloistered vision, still the Lord's beloved are drawn together on the upward way.

On how many bright mornings have I broken this bread— Bread of Truth, bread of Life, bread of hope; The soft early sunshine falling on the pages, The light of Truth shining in my heart; Refreshed by Thy mercies, new every morning, Awake and satisfied in Thy likeness. Mary Dunham.

In timeless and undeviating Truth There is no element of age or youth, Only the grace of all-embracing Love Perpetually beneath, around, above, Expressed in infinite variety In him, in her, in flower—in you and me. If, humanly, within the common dream Of animality, there still should seem Antithesis between the old and young, There yet obtains a universal tongue, The tongue of love, which can be understood By youth and age, in tender brotherhood, And deference and kindness, each to each— Not passive but with hearts prepared to reach Out to another in his quandary, Compassionately holding men to be Expressions of Love's beauty, wisdom, might; Of equal value in the Father's sight.

Stand porter! Rise and shut the door. Deny the claims of sense.

The North Star guides the mariner at sea With compass that directs unerringly; The one attraction of God's holy Word Draws men instinctively unto the Lord. In eastern sky, a star's bright diadem Forever crowns the child of Bethlehem.

Suddenly, meal. Emptiness filled.

Fear gripped him, Based on rumor and report of Stephen's death. But he sought his God.

Stand alone with your own being. Look into the mirror of Love, divine Science.