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" Draw nigh to God, and he will draw  nigh to you" (James 4:8). This Biblical injunction concerns humanity and its struggle to attain perfection.

A Young woman who was reading Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy for the first time was struck by the word Mind, so frequently used in this book.

The following words strike a responsive chord in the hearts of Christian Scientists (Christian Science Hymnal, Hymn No. 49): In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow thee.

There has always been considerable interest in tracing family lineage. Genealogists trace, sometimes laboriously, the human descent of families from a common ancestor to a present generation.

A Rich young man once addressed Jesus as "good Master. " Jesus said to him, "Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God" ( Matt.

The music in the Churches of Christ, Scientist, is not incidental. Our great Leader, Mrs.

Students of Christian Science sometimes find themselves confronted with evil suggestions which interfere with their spiritual progress by keeping them from fully supporting the Cause of Christian Science. These suggestions take many forms, and one of the most subtle, and therefore one especially to be guarded against, is the suggestion that offers a reason for not subscribing to one or more of the authorized periodicals, which are organs of The Mother Church.

The perfection of God and of His spiritual creation is the basis upon which all healing in Christian Science is accomplished. The Psalmist sang, "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined" ( Ps.

Mankind works best when a definite goal lies ahead, for it gives an impetus to every thought and act. As Christian Scientists we may well ask: "Just what is my goal? What am I working for?" Our Leader, Mrs.

The recognition of Mind's control brings harmony. The yielding to Mind's control makes us healthier, happier, and holier.