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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

THE BEAUTY AND FREEDOM OF SOUL

A Man who had started on an automobile trip before daylight stopped soon after the dawn so that he could enjoy the freshness of the morning and the early songs of the birds. As the glorious coloring of the sunrise appeared, he thought of the words of a hymn (Christian Science Hymnal, No.

OUR BELOVED HYMNS

The Christian Science Hymnal is a book especially loved by Christian Scientists. By holding fast to the truths expressed therein, countless numbers have been healed, hearts uplifted, and problems solved.

"THOU SHALT NOT RAISE A FALSE REPORT"

Moses , in his God-inspired instructions for righteous living to the Hebrew people, included this pertinent counsel ( Ex. 23:1 ): "Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE

The term "peaceful coexistence" is being used today in connection with international affairs. To the Christian Scientist, the demonstration in human experience of man's coexistence with God is the means of experiencing peace.

MAN'S INDIVIDUAL KINGDOM

The triumph of spiritual power over all adverse circumstances was implicit in all that Jesus said and did. With complete ascendancy, he refuted attacks upon his teachings.

ENDURING FRIENDSHIP

Enduring friendship is a gift of God, a priceless treasure, which is found in the very heart of Love. Money cannot buy it, neither can it be purchased with flattery or human adulation.

DIVINE SONSHIP INCLUDES USEFULNESS

Usefulness leads to effective living. To the student of Christian Science, this quality is essential to the demonstration of Life, Truth, and Love.

FAITH AND SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING

A Bible dictionary points out that the word "faith" comes to us with "a noble pedigree" and signifies an ethical belief. It means steadfast adherence to good.

DIVINE TRUTH AND ITS APPLICATION TO HUMANITY

Jesus ' willingness and ability not only to know God, but also to rebuke and correct the errors of human thought and action, earned him the title of Saviour of mankind. Mary Baker Eddy has made the demonstrable Science of Christ known and available to mankind in this age.

HANDLING ERROR

The question is sometimes asked, "Why does Christian Science emphasize handling error since it teaches that God is All and that His creation, including man, is perfect?" Why handle error? One might as well ask: "Why correct a mistake in a bank balance? Why stop sinning?" A mathematical mistake is corrected by thorough application of the rules of mathematics. If one fails to understand or to apply the rules of mathematics, he will encounter difficulties in the solution of his problems.