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One day during his college years, the writer was sitting in his study trying to compose a letter to a friend. It was a letter which he hoped would answer his friend's questions concerning Christian Science and prove conclusively to him the divine authenticity of this Science.

We often hear of people being self-conscious This trait of thought is usually something one would like to get rid of, something that restricts or limits one's individual capabilities. Let us examine, however, our true self, our real identity.

It is a comforting fact that through Christian Science, health, happiness, and well-being are available to all. They are the inevitable results of a correctly applied understanding of God's goodness and allness.

The story of mankind since the beginning of its recorded history largely depicts men's efforts to achieve freedom. As the ages have passed, the particular bondage from which they have sought release has assumed changed forms; the great urge of men is still the same—the irresistible quest for freedom.

The study of Christian Science gives one a new basis from which to evaluate his accomplishments. It teaches one how he may improve his talents and make full use of his capacities by recognizing his true being as the son of God.

When Moses gave them the Ten Commandments, the children of Israel probably did not realize how well obedience to these would protect them from mistakes which would otherwise cause them trouble. The moral demand of the Commandments forbids not only a few evils but every one which mankind might be tempted to believe in or indulge.

The parable of the prodigal son affords many helpful lessons for students of Christian Science in their upward way from sense to Soul. Not only does this parable underline the folly of one's pandering to the material senses by the seeking of substance in matter, as the prodigal did, but it also proves substance to be present with us, here at the moment just where we are.

A Christian Science lecture lasts an hour, but its value far transcends this short time. It is not merely one of many civic events, but is of unique importance to any community in which it is given.

The Bible tells us how to obtain harmony Christ Jesus said ( Matt. 6:33 ), "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

What a beautiful world we might have if every child, man, and woman were convinced that every good thing he undertook would succeed. At present this is not the case, partly because of the inactivity of mortals and partly because of beliefs in defects, heredity, or lack of opportunity.