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From the November 1972 issue of The Christian Science Journal


The driver of a large city bus remarked that he always enjoyed having a certain daily passenger sit up near the front so he could hear her talk with the other passengers. He said her conversation was always so constructive and cheerful that it helped start his day off right.

Every one of us can contribute to happifying and purifying our mental atmosphere through his conversation with others. The Psalmist must have understood the importance of watching his conversation, when he prayed, "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer." Ps. 19:14;

Mrs. Eddy writes, "Avoid voicing error; but utter the truth of God and the beauty of holiness, the joy of Love and 'the peace of God, that passeth all understanding,' recommending to all men fellowship in the bonds of Christ." No and Yes, p. 8;

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