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" Surely the Lord is in this place; .

A Subject much discussed today is that of preparedness—preparedness as to resources and strength, preparedness as to quick, wise, and efficient action in time of need. While we can see the wisdom of such action in a peace-loving society, are we sufficiently aware of our duty as individuals to maintain an alert state of thought? The mental preparedness of the individuals composing a society determines the effectiveness of the collective welfare.

When the young prophet Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord saying ( Isa. 6:8 ), "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" he answered eagerly, "Here am I; send me.

If we would have healthy bodies and live a life of peace and happiness in this human existence, we must learn to know God; we must live according to divine Principle, To know God is to know man, the real harmonious man; but first we must know God. Just as the composer must know the principle of music before writing inspiring compositions; as the engineer designing a bridge must begin with the principle of mathematics; so we must learn and know the Principle that governs man.

To one making his way towards spiritual light, the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, is a certain and reassuring guide. Whether the objective be a release from the confusing variabilities and errors of material thinking, from sin, or from sickness, prayerful study of the textbook can lead to joyous redemption.

Mary Baker Eddy makes a comforting and spiritually rousing statement when, in speaking of the man of God's creating, the real and only man there is, she says (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 518 ): "His birthright is dominion, not subjection.

Doubtless great numbers of people in the world today are fearfully and anxiously regarding the state of world affairs and the threat of possible atomic war and disaster and wondering, "What can we do to escape this threatening danger?" Many perhaps feel impotent and hopeless. The student of Christian Science, however, in this as in any and every difficulty turns naturally to God.

When Naaman, the captain of the host of the king of Syria, came to the prophet Elisha to seek healing for his leprosy, his pride was apparently greatly hurt because Elisha did not appear before him, but simply sent him the message ( II Kings 5:10 ), "Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. " Naaman angrily refused to have recourse to the simple direction of the prophet until his servants pointed out to him that if the prophet had asked him to do some great thing, he would have done it.

Students of Christian Science find that there is nothing more satisfying than to be successful in the healing work—to help others to know themselves spiritually. But before we can help others, we must know ourselves correctly.

" Divine Mind rightly demands man's entire obedience, affection, and strength. No reservation is made for any lesser loyalty.