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The physical, mental, moral, and spiritual health of children is a subject of universal interest. Long before the birth of Jesus there was a saying in Palestine, "The world is only saved by the breath of the school-children.

What is man's place? Is it not found in his oneness with the Father, in his inseparability from Mind, divine Love, the source of all good? Being at one with God, man can exist only in God. To demonstrate this truth is to see around one only the expression of God's spiritual qualities.

Mortal mind always presents its suggestions as reasonable. Sometimes it suggests that a physical diagnosis could bring mental relief if it disclosed a less serious difficulty than one which a sufferer has surmised.

A mother who is a Christian Scientist seemed to have great difficulty getting her children up in the morning. She finally formed the habit of greeting them with this lively challenge: "Wake up, wake up, the world has need of you today!" Although it was spoken in fun, she gradually saw in it a spiritual message.

Human theories have been endeavoring for generations to explain causes and effects in, of, and as matter. However, since the discovery of Christian Science in 1866 by Mrs.

A Christian Science testimony meeting is usually characterized by a sense of joy, quiet efficiency, harmony, and peace. It appears to have nothing in common with the clamor and confusion, the excitement and danger, of the horse yard on the large Australian outback cattle runs.

Even if it is a challenge, the experience of rearing a family should be a happy one. Thoughtful parents who are students of Christian Science will recognize from the moment an infant joins the family that it is a responsibility for as long as it needs care and guidance and that the ability to guide and care faithfully for the child comes from their understanding of God's parenthood.

Our human experience is a constant sifting of what is thought to be worthwhile from that which is thought to be worthless. Our own estimation of anything determines for us its value.

According to Christian Science, the first chapter of Genesis presents God as Spirit and His creation in all its beauty, harmony, glory, and spiritual perfection. Spiritual perception enables us to see that the entire universe moves in perfect accord with the infinite law of Spirit.

When things were the darkest and the continuity of the Union seemed to be in the balance, Abraham Lincoln possessed unfailing courage and patience. His secret was indeed simple.