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Putting on record insights into the practice of Christian Science.

A twofold premise—manifold proof

Fundamental to the demonstration of Christian Science is an understanding in some degree that God, good, is what the Bible implies—All-in-all. From God's own revelation of His allness, Christian Science deduces evil's nothingness.

Closing of centuries and the close of material history

An item in a Chicago newspaper contained some particularly interesting thoughts. Although the account was published years ago, some of the observations provide useful reading for today.

Exploring some deeper dimensions of Life

When we've been healed and had other benefits from Christian Science, it's natural for us to be deeply grateful for this wonderful gift. But even though our list of blessings is long, we may well ask: Do I really grasp the deeper dimensions and wider applications of the truth this Science reveals? Paul observed, "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Our stance in the world

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; .

Gratitude grows

The author shares the importance of focusing on good's ever-presence and encourages gratitude "for the whole concept of spiritual healing—in which we deprive evil of any supposed place, presence, and power."

Relate to God

The Christian who ponders statements and actions of Christ Jesus can't help feeling profoundly impressed by the consistency and depth with which he related his life to God. Today we attempt to follow his example in relating to God—we think of God and pray to Him.

The Christian Science textbook contains a pivotal chapter titled "Recapitulation. " It is this chapter of questions and answers in Science and Health that the author, Mary Baker Eddy, informs us comprises a careful revision of her class-book—that earlier manuscript having formed the basis of her class teaching in the first years after her discovery.

An important point in healing

The Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy can be studied from many perspectives. If we dig into them with a specific desire to learn how to heal more effectively, we'll find fresh views and clear direction.

A religion of the heart

Christian Science is a religion of the heart. Its meaning really cannot be grasped just in the head, as a theory.

Not false Christs nor anti-Christ, but the Christ-man

The author points out that Christ is man's ideal selfhood, and the anti-Christ is ”anything that regards man as less than this ideal.”