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On the memorable occasion of her first address in the newly completed Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, in May, 1895, Mary Baker Eddy said (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 106 ): "It has long been a question of earnest import, How shall mankind worship the most adorable, but most unadored,—and where shall begin that praise that shall never end? Beneath, above, beyond, methinks I hear the soft, sweet sigh of angels answering, 'So live, that your lives attest your sincerity and resound His praise.

All of us are amazed at the subtle passage of time. We often hear the remark, "It seems only yesterday that such-and-such happened," and then find that many months or years have passed since the particular event took place.

The mortal mode of living emphasizes material views of personal sense. Too often one thinks of himself as merely a mortal body with a mind inside.

As Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science and the Leader of a great religious movement, Mary Baker Eddy encountered every conceivable form of opposing mortal belief. With the acknowledged help of divine Principle, God, she conquered false beliefs within her own consciousness, and thence they were conquered outwardly.

Problems of various kinds frequently arise in the daily course of human affairs. Sometimes they seem complex or most difficult.

The willingness to be redeemed is the price of entering the kingdom of heaven. A definition of this kingdom may be found in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy ( p.

In her book "Miscellaneous Writings" Mary Baker Eddy gives this imperative instruction concerning the practice of Christian Science ( p. 334 ): "You must find error to be nothing: then, and only then, do you handle it in Science.

Members of branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, who share in the active conduct of church affairs, find a deep satisfaction in carrying out their various duties. In addition to the basic support which they give through their prayers for and attendance at church services, lectures, and business meetings, members discover that broader avenues for contribution to church activity open up with opportunities for Sunday School teaching, or service on committees or on the executive board.

It is amazing to contemplate that every day, every hour, a continuous flow of conversation is being poured into the ears of countless listeners. Some of the words spoken convey constructive ideas, but too often the preponderance of the conversation is in the negative.

We all need to understand what true law is, since through this understanding we gain dominion over every phase of daily life. Unless we do understand spiritual law and practice it effectively, we tend to live in a vacuum, not knowing what we are, where we are, or whither we are going.