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"The field is the world" When Christ Jesus' disciples asked him to explain his parable of the tares of the field, he said to them that "the field is the world. " Matt.

Following his accession to the throne of Israel, Saul collected three thousand men, forming the nucleus of an army for the impending struggle with the Philistines. Actually it was his son Jonathan who precipitated the fray by attacking a Philistine garrison; and to support him, Saul called his subjects to arms, anticipating their loyal response.

Most of us, at one time or another, have experienced a sense of lack. Our supply has been limited and inadequate because we have looked to a material source for it.

Many people consider maturity as the period when they are at the zenith of their human experience. This maturity may have been achieved merely by the passage of time, although it may be characterized by stability of moral and intellectual qualities.

A student of Christian Science once wrote to Mrs. Eddy regarding a certain incident and requested her comment.

Christian Science teaches the allness of Spirit and the nothingness of matter. Through the pure metaphysics of divine Science the metaphysician learns how to distinguish between fact and fiction and how to handle mental malpractice, or evil thought transference.

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.