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To admit that Christ Jesus is the Son of God, and that his crucifixion and resurrection served to teach mankind the way of salvation, has value in lifting thought above sin. However, mere admission of the great work of the Master and of the power of the Christ to heal and save is not enough to save the sinner from the suffering coincident with sin.

" Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling The wind is passing through. " So sang a poet.

Students of Christian Science are daily rejoicing that they can learn of God from the inspired Word of the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and need not be driven to find Him through suffering. However, if the need of mortals does consist of chastenings in order that they may be inspired to advance spiritually, the very action of Christ, Truth, in human consciousness will uncover obstacles to progress and bring to the surface hidden errors that must be overcome in order for one to be blessed, healed, and exalted.

The question which concerns us most is, What is reality? And this involves the further questions, What is existence, and whence my own identity? Empirical knowledge—knowledge built upon the testimony of the physical senses—does not hold the answer, but the Science of Christianity, as lived and taught by the Master, Christ Jesus, does. In this Science God reveals Himself.

Men often voice the truism, "Cleanliness is next to godliness. " To be washed clean, viewed metaphysically, is to be purified through divine Mind.

God's allness is a basic factor in demonstrating Christian Science. Just as fundamental is the realization that man is the expression of God.

The basis of all Christian Science demonstration is the glorious truth of being that God, good, is All-in-all. This truth, though infinite, is applicable to every human need, for it reveals that evil or error is nothingness, is impotent to disturb the eternal harmony of God's creation.

The Biblical account of how the children of Israel when led into the desert of Zin, which was without water, rebelled against Moses and Aaron and even questioned why they were brought into the wilderness is a story familar to all Bible students. Although the Lord directed Moses to take the rod and assemble the congregation before a rock and to speak unto them, Moses was angry because of the lack of faith on the part of the people.

All Bible students are familiar with the words of Christ Jesus, found in the eighth chapter of John, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. " Our freedom is dependent on our continuing in his word, on being active followers of the Master and of our great Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, who has interpreted his words and works.

Those beginning the study of Christian Science may sometimes wonder how it is that an individual can receive healing through a practitioner who does not meet the patient face to face. This healing of absent patients is an everyday occurrence in Christian Science; and a study of such a case, as recounted in the Bible, may be helpful.