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Brief as was the encounter between Abram and Melchizedek, recorded directly in but three verses in Genesis (14: 18-20), it suggests something of the close spiritual relationship between these two great men, whose work was to influence strongly the development of Biblical thought. The Salem over which Melchizedek ruled is generally agreed to have been synonymous with that famous city which reached its greatest fame under the title of Jerusalem—an identification suggested in Psalm 76:2.

As students of Christian Science, we must come to respect our religion as Science and ourselves as Scientists. Working as we must in the laboratory of divine Science, our equipment consists of an understanding of God and a knowledge of Him as He is, for in Mrs.

A Young attorney found himself pondering an aspect of courtroom procedure in connection with his study of Christian Science. He noted that after the presentation of evidence in behalf of a client, the attorney customarily states that he rests his case.

" Wilt thou be made whole?" asked the Master of the man at the pool of Bethesda ( John 5:6 ). Christ Jesus knew that the man, even though he had been there a long time, did not need to wait for completeness, wholeness.

High in the grateful regard of Christian Scientists for those who serve mankind with unselfish devotion stands the Christian Science nurse, whose ministry, of love requires a unique combination of devotion to God, practical skills, and an ability to apply the truths of Christian Science in the face of the evidences of disease and discord. Her service of tender compassion for her fellowmen rewards her richly.

The Bible records many events which illustrate the power of good over evil, and Christ Jesus knew that God alone is good and all-powerful. Since Bible times there have been many occasions in human history in which the power of good has been proved.

The success of many human endeavors depends upon what is termed "perfect timing. " This is an important factor in such activities as the launching of missiles and rockets, transportation schedules, business transactions, athletics, acrobatics, and theatrical performances.

Whatever meets our human needs and heals us is the concern of us all. And when this help is made available in terms of logical and demonstrable spiritual law, as it is in Christian Science, it merits the deepest consideration on the part of all thinkers.

Throughout the world, wherever individual hearts love mankind enough to desire to share Christian Science in the orderly ways provided by Mary Baker Eddy, its Discoverer and Founder, steps are even now being taken to meet the requirements for the organizing of a branch church as outlined in the Manual of The Mother Church by Mrs. Eddy.

How often in daily life we find ourselves faced with a difficult situation, and we ask ourselves: "Is there a way out? Can a solution be found?" Christian Science reveals that if we pray to God aright, we can find the answer to every question burdening our thought—the solution to all human problems. Christian Science associates prayer with spiritual understanding.