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In the Bible we find references to the signs and wonders wrought by men through the power of God. Moses was able to demonstrate protection for the children of Israel during their flight from Egypt and to provide food and water for them in the wilderness and in Horeb.

Through the years men have believed in the fulfillment of divine prophecy. They have been willing to accept as true the prediction of a Messiah as foretold by the prophet Isaiah ( 9:6 ), "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Jesus must have foreseen the troublous times that we seem to be passing through and also the signs which indicate the coming of the Prince of Peace and the reign of righteousness on earth when he said ( Luke 21:28 ), "When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. " How grateful we are that Christian Science is here to awaken mankind to the glorious fact that God and His universe, including man, are indestructible and eternal.

" Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live," writes the prophet Isaiah ( 55:3 ). During many centuries men have been inspired, through the spiritual teachings of the Bible, to draw near to God, to seek His guidance, to listen for His voice.

Humanity properly appreciates and honors many individuals who have contributed to the advancement of civilization by their unselfish heroism. The holy heroism of Christ Jesus comes within this category, but with certain important distinctions.

Love , joyous gratitude, confidence, and scientific knowledge concur in a Christian Science treatment, or prayer. Scientific knowledge declares that divine Love creates, governs, and maintains its creation in perfect likeness to itself.

As one studies the teaching of Christian Science he learns to appreciate more deeply than ever before the debt of gratitude which we owe to the master Christian for his life of complete devotion to and love for mankind. His great mission is clearly stated in his own words ( John 10:10 ): "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Jesus said ( John 14:12 ), "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. " This is a significant declaration that the truths of Christian healing belong to every age and may be practiced by everyone who is sincerely seeking the truth.

When one makes the statement, "I am a Christian Scientist," he issues to himself the most challenging call in present experience. To demonstrate scientifically the presence and power of the Christ, the divine manifestation of God, is the most revolutionary and at the same time most healing factor in human experience.

A Student of Christian Science was confronted with the question, "Could Paul, if he were here, with the great financial demands of today, speak so confidently about 'always having all sufficiency in all things'?" ( II Cor. 9:8.