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Probably many readers have had the experience enjoyed by my husband and me as we drove across the great desert plains of New Mexico. In that lonely area we traveled hour after hour, and as far as the eye could see there were no structures of any size, no trees, or any other obstructions to stop the movement of the tumbleweeds.

For ages men have sought ways of allaying and healing the sufferings of their fellow being. Yet who was the most successful healer of all time? It was Christ Jesus, who healed multitudes and sent them home rejoicing.

Christ Jesus' words, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect" ( Matt. 5: 48 ), may seem beyond human comprehension and attainment.

What joy comes to one as he reasons that nothing can disturb the harmony of man, for as God's idea or reflection he is ever aware of existence in God, all-harmonious Life! Nothing inharmonious can enter into man's being because Being is God, perfect Life, expressing Himself and His nature throughout the infinite universe. Then unchanging harmony is the fact.

The very valuable little book "Retrospection and Introspection," written by our revered Leader, is concluded with the following poem by A. E.

In the Manual of The Mother Church, Mrs. Eddy has made wise and loving provisions for the maintenance and protection of the Christian Science movement.

Much thought is given today to mankind's experience in space. We hear about the problems to be overcome as men travel through space and about what will be found as they venture into outer space.

The most heartening thing about Christian Science is that it is demonstrable; it can be proved in human experience in tangible, satisfying ways. In fact, Christian Science has justification only as it is so proved through healing and regeneration.

We are often advised to face the facts, and the usual thought accompanying such advice is that the facts are devastatingly grim! But when we understand the true sense of man and the universe, "face the facts" has quite a different meaning. True facts are to be found in the Bible, in the Word of God, where over and over again these facts are lovingly and wisely explained and demonstrated.

Spiritual understanding, developed through the persistent study of Christian Science and daily obedience to its teachings, might be likened to the pearl of great price, referred to by the master Christian, Christ Jesus. Christian Scientists are today charged with the responsibility of displaying this pearl, showing its great value in their daily lives and in their church services and activities.