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In the third chapter of John's Gospel we read that Nicodemus questioned Jesus' statement about being born again. Jesus answered: "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

The use of the two-edged sword of prayer and scientific demonstration, of spiritualization of thought and its practical effects, underlies effective church work. Principle and proof, prayer and demonstration, go hand in hand.

Students of Christian Science are grateful for their increasing measure of understanding that man and the universe actually are the products of God, the only causative Mind. But to think of cause simply in terms of the past is misleading.

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.