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A WRITER in a current magazine considers the great threat to contemporary man to be the alleged meaninglessness of life which many people suffer from. Closely related to this problem is the one which many individuals face who feel desolate and unwanted, believing that society has little if any need of them, because they are along in years or because their families have grown up and departed.

WHEN Mary Baker Eddy introduced Christian Science to the world through her God-inspired writings and established at the same time its organization, the complex field of public relations as it exists today was unknown. This activity is the art of interpreting and improving an individual's or an organization's relations with the public.

PEOPLE in every phase of experience often seem to be burdened with too much to do. One Christian Science practitioner expressed it succinctly when in a letter to the writer she said, "The world is so busy with busyness.

" BEHOLD , I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared" ( Ex. 23:20 ).

TO the Christian Scientist, "being dedicated" means being devoted to the fundamental teachings of Christ Jesus. In order that dedicated thought may reach humanity in practical ways, Mary Baker Eddy founded the Church of Christ, Scientist.

MEMBERS of Christian Science students' associations assemble once each year in compliance with Article XXVI, Section 6 , of the Manual of The Mother Church, written by Mary Baker Eddy. The By-Law includes the statement, "The associations of the pupils of loyal teachers shall convene annually.

MANY demands are made upon our eyesight, not only for reading, but in business, driving, entertainment, home activities, and so on. The value of good eyesight is apparent.

IT was a holiday, and flags were flying over the tops of many buildings in a large city. Waving back and forth in response to the prevailing winds, then dropping loosely by the flagpoles, and still again becoming active, they presented a beautiful sight.

SPEAKING of restoring harmony in his experience through prayer, a student of Christian Science sometimes says, "I did my work. " What does he mean? What sort of work is it that wins the reward of harmony, health, strength, and peace of mind where before had been disease, frustration, fear, and limitations? It must indeed be worthy work, characterized as excellent, estimable, and valuable, to produce harmony where discord before held sway! The Bible states ( I Tim.

WHEN the disciples questioned Christ Jesus concerning a case of illness they had not been able to heal, the Master recommended nothing contrary to his Christly teachings. Adhering to his own counsel' ( Luke 12:22 ), "Take no thought.