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Christian Science heals. These three words ring like a joyful peal of bells on the ears of the sick and depressed, bringing hope and comfort.

Are we waiting? Perhaps for physical healing, perhaps for time to ease the touch of grief, or perhaps for a certain occurrence, considered beneficial, to take place at a certain time, as the man at the pool of Bethesda waited "for the moving of the water" ( John 5:3 )? Time is not a healing agent. To dull the edge of memory, to ease the touch of pain through drugs, hypnotism, or the passing of time, is not healing after the way of God's appointing.

" O Man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. " These inspiring words of comfort came to the prophet in his vision of true manhood ( Dan.

The primary object of Christian Science is the healing of sin. Many physical healings are the result of this mental and moral correction.

The world hears much about the importance of harmonious human relationships, and the many discussions on the subject inescapably deal with the prevalent problem of what to do about one's enemies. The solutions generally offered, however, are premised on the assumption that we have enemies.

In Exodus we find the commandment ( 20:15 ), "Thou shalt not steal. " When this familiar commandment is universally understood and obeyed, no one can be robbed.

When , shortly before his crucifixion, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he gave them an example of true service—a manifestation of unselfed love. He reminded them that they should follow his example, saying ( John 13:14 ), "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

The love for church and a sincere desire to serve the Cause of Christian Science are usually characteristics of the student of this religion. The study and application of the truths taught by Science bring healing and freedom to the human consciousness.

" Man and his Maker are correlated in divine Science, and real consciousness is cognizant only of the things of God. " This statement by Mary Baker Eddy appears on page 276 of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

In the material world, with its many conflicts, this profound promise of centuries past, given us by our Way-shower, Christ Jesus, still provokes assurance (John 14: 27 ): "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.