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For many people music is the human phenomenon which comes closest to representing spiritual substance. A Christian Scientist can see that his understanding of spiritual reality is the perfect starting point for an understanding of good music; and one who loves music will gain a deeper understanding of it as he learns more of the truth of spiritual reality.

How many times have we all rebelled against a dissenting vote on some cherished plan when someone has admonished, "You can't do that; it wouldn't be practical!" One day a little girl, who was recovering from a dread disease of the legs, saw a pair of high red boots with white ermine lining. She lived in a cold part of the country, and the boots looked warm; but more important, they were beautiful.

The centennial of the discovery of Christian Science by Mrs. Eddy may prompt her followers to ask what they can do to strengthen the impact of this centennial on our Cause and thus to help all mankind.

A question that frequently comes to students of Christian Science is, "What is our Leader's place in world thought?" The recognition of the spiritual characteristics of Mrs. Eddy's life brings a more practicable understanding of her discovery of Christian Science and of the Christly nature of its healing light.

The world cries out for peace. Religious thinkers, international organizations, and enlightened governments all talk constantly of it and make sincere moves to help achieve it.

Some two-thirds of mankind appear to live under the full weight of the curse laid on Adam—brute toil until death. Among the remainder are communities living in a state of plenty never before approached.

With her hand on the telephone a Christian Scientist paused. Should she intrude upon her friend's privacy, take up his time, and perhaps disturb his train of thought? The message she had to give was important; so, with diffidence, she proceeded to make the call.

An unnamed Indian politician has been quoted as saying that the two most significant events in the last century as far as Asia is concerned, both relating to war, were Japan's victory over Russia in 1905 and China's current accomplishment in exploding an atomic bomb. The events are considered important because it had not previously been known whether an eastern country could overcome a western country or develop modern military technology equal to the West's.

Universal peace. Can it ever be attained on this planet, in this age? Or is it a state capable of being attained only hereafter in another world? To the truly Christian thinker everywhere there can be no slightest doubt that the goal of universal peace not only is attainable here but that Christ Jesus, the Prince of Peace, has clearly charted the way.

How does it feel to be the sole Christian Scientist at your college or university? Those who think they would feel lonely or different will be interested in the story of a student at a Virginia college who is too busy representing her religion on campus to let her uniqueness bother her. With no Christian Science college organization or informal group to stand with her, this young woman has established fine rapport with the college chaplain, partly through her good work in his classes on religion.