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A Few years ago it was necessary for me, in connection with work I was then doing, to attend and observe the national convocation of one of the great Protestant denominations. For a week or more I listened to devout, earnest men and women speak of God in terms that I myself would have used.

Christian Science teaches that man is immortal. It shows clearly that the real man in God's image and likeness does not undergo birth or death.

It is not difficult to picture to ourselves the quiet joy, the quick understanding, the tender compassion, and the complete assurance expressed in Christ Jesus' face as he moved among the people. We remember his invitation "my Father, and your Father" ( John 20:17 ), and we know that many sought him because of his outpouring love.

" That was a perfect piece of timing!" we hear people say of an athlete, a musician, a dancer, an actor, a flight contestant. All professional persons, as well as businessmen and homemakers, know the importance of doing things at the right time.

The Section of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy which provides for the establishment of a Christian Science organization at universities and colleges is entitled "Privilege of Members" ( Art. XXIII, Sect.

Suffering is not one's natural lot. Trouble is never one's necessity.

The last line of the Lord's Prayer given in the Gospel of Matthew ( 6:13 ), "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever," has been referred to as a doxology or form of praise to God. It constitutes an affirmation or statement of God's allness, now and eternally.

The right use of terms is important in the Science of Christ-healing. Mary Baker Eddy was careful to choose the words which most nearly conveyed her thoughts.

Pure , Godlike, spiritual knowing always finds fulfillment. Christian Scientists around the world rejoice that thought which reflects God partakes of the nature of eternal Spirit, in which there is no want.

In their message to the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church on June 2, 1958, The Christian Science Board of Directors referred to Christian Scientists in the present age, stating that although some people may view the age with trepidation, Christian Scientists welcome it and the opportunities accompanying it. Christian Scientists do welcome the opportunities this age presents, because they are learning to view it in terms of spiritual prophecy.