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At the close of Solomon's reign it must surely have become evident to the people that the ominous prediction of Samuel (see I Sam. 8:18) concerning the dangers and limitations often inherent in human kingship had been all too accurate.

After one becomes interested in Christian Science and gains some understanding of its teachings, it is natural for him to contemplate joining a branch Church of Christ, Scientist. Prompted by high hopes, he makes application for membership and, on being accepted, looks forward eagerly to sharing the joys and privileges of its activities.

All of us have known people who are described as having a sunny smile. Their faces just "light up," we say.

The purpose of a biography is to evaluate the character of an individual and record his accomplishments. Christian Scientists should not be unmindful of the love and unselfishness of their Leader, Mrs.

Biology pictures man as in a continual state of becoming. It claims that he starts as a material cell.

Christ Jesus said, "I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. " John 12:32; What overwhelming conviction of the power of the Christ to attract all men is evidenced in this statement! On what was it based? It was based on Jesus' recognition and demonstration of his divine nature, the Christ.

A study of human history discloses the immeasurable length of time that men have suffered from accepting as power the ignorant beliefs of false prophecy. Yet false prophecy has never had any more power than men have given it.

"Is it wrong to pray for the recovery of the sick?" To this question Mrs. Eddy replies, "Not if we pray Scripturally, with the understanding that God has given all things to those who love Him; but pleading with infinite Love to love us, or to restore health and harmony, and then to admit that it has been lost under His government, is the prayer of doubt and mortal belief that is unavailing in divine Science.

When a person takes the step of joining a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, he makes a conscious effort to purify his thought; and he finds that active service to the church will help him to maintain this purity and will bring him great benefits. Mrs.

The Christian Scientist is generally a responsible citizen, a good neighbor, and an advocate of constructive activity. This is the logical outcome of his understanding and proving to a degree the absolute integrity of his true nature as the child of the heavenly Father.