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These words of Mrs. Eddy's recorded in "Miscellaneous Writings" ( pp.

Jesus came to bring light to a troubled world: but the Christ, or Messiah. which he so perfectly embodied and illustrated, has always been here.

There are innumerable millions who have yet to hear of the most wonderful thing in the world today—Christian Science —and a consecrated effort on the part of Christian Scientists is necessary to bring to the world this truth which it so desperately needs. The conviction that this Science is the promised Comforter and not just another religion will give an incentive to our efforts to awaken mankind from their confusion, lethargy, and lack of purpose.

Rapidly expanding exploration of space is pushing back barriers of ignorance and limitation, and the human mind is being liberated from misconceptions of many sorts. Down through the ages mankind's speculation about the celestial bodies has resulted in a vast accumulation of superstitions known as astrology, which have become mesmerically fascinating to human thought.

In our more quiet hours each one of us may have pondered the questions, "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" These questions are timeless, as evidenced by persistent efforts of sage and philosopher of every age to answer them. Individually, each is fundamental, for it probes the very depths of being.

In these troubled times, when hatred, strife, and warfare seem to predominate in some areas of the world, every Christian Scientist must be asking himself: "What can I do to help?" Each one finds the answer by gaining an understanding of creation as given in the first chapter of Genesis and demonstrating it. Here we are told that man is made in God's own image and likeness.

As the Bethlehem babe was born in humble surroundings in the silence of a starlit night, so the dawn of a spiritual idea appears meekly and quietly in the thought of the watcher and listener. It is felt as a gentle presence, bringing peace.

The Marshall Space Flight Center received this query from a young correspondent: "What would happen if you shot your rockets at an angel?" These are a child's words, but they touch a live issue. Many adults ask themselves, Does modern technology mean we have outgrown spiritual values? No one in all history has lived more effectively than did Christ Jesus.

In "Miscellaneous Writings," Mrs. Eddy says ( p.

What mother has not been importuned by her little ones who want to know when Christmas is coming? From the very young this query may well occur shortly before Christmas, right after it, or, indeed, at almost any time during the year. We may be tempted to dismiss lightly such inquiries as mere childish remembrance of the human delights of gifts, food, family, friends, and other special enjoyments peculiar to the season.