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To a large and growing number of people in many countries, scientific prayer as taught in Christian Science is the most significant development in the modern world—the one surpassing all others in promise for mankind. Their estimate of it stems partly from the nature of the prayer itself; for even before witnessing any of its results, they have often been much impressed by its definite character, its logic, and its apparent scope.

As far as the Gospels and historical records are concerned, all those who earnestly turned to Christ Jesus in their need were quickly healed. Christian Science, which is the Science of Christian healing as Jesus demonstrated it, also heals quickly when properly understood and applied.

It is often said that as long as one continues to think in his own language and then tries to express his thoughts in another language, he will speak poorly and haltingly. One needs to grow to the place where he is thinking in the language he is speaking.

In most enlightened countries throughout the world, bird sanctuaries have been established by the national governments, by smaller governing bodies, or by individuals. The purpose is to provide a place of refuge where birds may live without fear of the guns of the hunters, and the traps, snares, and nets of the fowlers.

Even as "the shadow of a great rock in a weary land" ( Isa. 32:2 ) brings comfort to a wayfarer, so does the Church of Christ, Scientist, provide humanity with a haven to which it may turn to learn more of the demonstrable Science that provides deliverance from all ills.

Those who study Christian Science and are obedient to its rules can expect to realize the blessing of infinite supply. John wrote ( I John 3:1 ), "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.

On learning of Christian Science healing for the first time, some people say, "I wish I could believe that. " This statement, in a measure, epitomizes mankind's yearning for a way out of the misapprehensions and limitations imposed on them by illusive human theories and doctrines.

On the cover of the Christian Science Sentinel facing the list of titles is a drawing of a woman with a lamp. The pedestal on which she stands is inscribed with the following words from the poem "Santa Filomena" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Lady with a Lamp shall stand In the great history of the land, A noble type of good, Heroic womanhood.

Christ Jesus said to his disciples ( Matt. 16:24 ), "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Many people as years pass go through a period of great stress and strain when incidents and mistakes in the past come vividly and forcibly to thought. In some instances, these memories point the accusing finger of mockery and scorn at the sufferer, and the experience amounts to a form of mental torture.