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Through Christian Science, divine Science is applied to humanity and is capable of practical proof. It is not absolutely necessary to know how this Science operates in order to begin to have proof of its utility, but there must be an awakened faith that the Principle of good is in operation; there must be more faith in good than there is in evil.

Since the first century, men have tried in devious ways to make Jesus' teachings more sophisticated—more complicated and subtilized. Worldly-wise students of philosophy and religion have sought to mix the Master's simple, sacred message with so-called higher knowledge.

To prove something we know, should be a joy. A construction engineer who knows well how to build a beautiful bridge or a fine building welcomes the opportunity to prove that he can do it.

That which is not understood often takes on an air of mystery; anything beyond the ken of mortal, material thinking appears uncertain and obscure. The Apostle Paul speaks of the mystery of godliness; and when Jesus was questioned by his disciples, "Why speakest thou unto them in parables?" ( Matt.

The experiences which bring us progress need not always be difficult or distressing ones. There are joyous occasions when inspirational moments of spiritual unfoldment, free from all stress or strain, bring to us in gentle ways clear glimpses of Truth.

The exercise of sound morals and of moral courage in an evil hour is a sure means of healing and liberation. All too often in such circumstances apparent courage is but bravado, a mere pretext of strength and hope; whereas the moral courage which is substantive indicates the presence of spiritual power.

In the opening paragraph of her article "Love" in "Miscellaneous Writings" Mary Baker Eddy writes ( pp. 249, 250 ): "What a word! I am in awe before it.

Following a separation from someone with whom her activities and happiness had been closely interwoven, a woman worked faithfully in accordance with her understanding of Christian Science for a healing of grief, but with no apparent effect for several days. She courageously continued with her business during that period, but one day she felt it would be impossible for her to go on without relief from this depressing sorrow.

Nature has stirred the admiration and awe of peoples in all ages. The love and appreciation of its beauty have enriched painting and music, poetry and prose.

When Mary Baker Eddy organized her Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was divinely inspired to include a weekly testimony meeting as one of its regular services. In the early days of the Christian Science movement these meetings were held on Friday evening, and it was the custom to take up the usual church collection.