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Self-Knowledge is one of the requirements of Wisdom. The man most liable to think and to do wrong is one who knows the least about himself.

The teaching of Christian Science that the physical senses, so-called, cannot give reliable testimony in relation to God or man is, perhaps, more sharply criticised by the material thought than any other teaching in human history. Yet to trust what appears to these senses true causation, is to repudiate the most important wisdom of the past and present.

IN our text-book we are told "how mortal mind seems to induce disease by certain fears and false conclusions, and how divine Mind can cure by opposite thoughts. " (Science and Health, p.

WHAT a wealth of meaning is contained in this short but forcible injunction of our revered Leader! To arrive at a thorough understanding of the thought intended to be conveyed by it, we must endeavor to realize the manifold possibilities embraced therein,—the vast benefits which would accrue to the human race were we to observe a strict obedience to this precept. Seven short words, but how replete with power, with wisdom, and with understanding! "Stand porter.

IS Christian Science the legitimate outcome of the teaching of Moses and the prophets? This question is frequently asked, particularly of late, when so many Jewish people throughout the country are availing themselves of the physical and spiritual benefits resulting from Christian Science treatment and the study of its teachings. Mrs.

THE renowned Mars' Hill orator in his second letter to Timothy, tells us that "Every scripture inspired of God, is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness" (Revised Version). And in his epistle to the Romans, Paul counsels his hearers to "let God be true, and every man a liar.

THE following carefully prepared article on the work of Doctors Grenfell and Hunt in Egypt is copied from The Chicago Tribune of January 17. This will be of interest to our readers as it contains much information in addition to that given in a recent article in the Sentinel.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE greatly simplifies our private affairs and public duties. Experience proves that the most complicated situations yield quietly to its serene ministrations.

EVERY individual who adheres to the tenets of Christian Science "has enlisted to lessen evil, disease, and death" (Science and Health, p. 450), and his success in this undertaking depends entirely upon his ability to make a practical and right application of the Principle revealed.

THE aggregation of good traits in a character is prophetic of entire ultimate perfection; these traits counterbalance the weaknesses of nature, and while making no excuse for them, they bid us be patient with them until they are destroyed by the good. We have no right to demand perfection from our fellows until we can offer them perfection in ourselves.