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Every earnest student of Christian Science who serves in a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, is humbly striving to express God through his church activity. This is specifically true of the Assistant Committee on Publication, for he has unique opportunities afforded him to present Christian Science in a variety of ways to non-Scientists.

Through the ages the question has been asked, "Where is the kingdom of God?" Jesus answered this question at the time the Pharisees demanded when the kingdom of God would come. He clearly and unequivocally explained, "The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you" ( Luke 17: 20, 21 ).

Christ Jesus demonstrated spiritual rest, and we can learn from his example how to realize it. Once during a raging storm on the Sea of Galilee, the Master slept.

All Christians unite in praying, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven" ( Matt. 6:10 ).

It is a glorious experience in one's life when one learns through the study and application of Christian Science to turn away from a false belief of identity and recognize his true selfhood as that which reflects God. In Science one awakens to his relationship to God as God's likeness living in the realm where harmony and well-being are spiritual facts and elements of his real individuality.

When a certain lawyer asked Christ Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life, the Master replied by questioning, "What is written in the law? how readest thou?" ( Luke 10:26. ) The lawyer was able to state the law correctly, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

In the account of the formation of the universe, Genesis informs us ( 1:27 ), "God created man in his own image. " This original and only true creation is spiritual and perfect.

In the following definition of "day" in Science and Health, Mrs. Eddy assures us of uninterrupted progress and continuous unfoldment of good ( p.

People have been known to speak of the present as "the post-Christian age," implying that just as the faiths of the Graeco-Roman world, in which Christianity first appeared, gradually lost their vitality and appeal, so now Christianity has had its day and can be written off as no longer the dominant system of thought in western countries. Without of course accepting this view, many Christians must feel that their religion is on the defensive in a way in which it has not been for centuries and that vigorous effort is needed to reconquer lost ground and carry on the work.

The Bible contains many examples of tenderness and affection shown to children, and it points out with appreciation their simplicity and humility of thought. The Gospels indicate Jesus' love for children.