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" Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. " May not this text from the fourth chapter of the epistle of James hold the explanation for a delayed realization of a better sense of supply, place, health, companionship, or any of the many human needs one may have? A Christian Scientist in the armed forces found, upon his arrival at a separation center, that it would probably be at least ten days before he could even expect to start the processing for his discharge.

The church member who is working for the growth of his branch church and of the Cause of Christian Science finds in the second and third chapters of the Apocalypse an interesting analogy between the needs of his church and those which John depicts in his revelation of "what the Spirit saith unto the churches. " John was writing to the seven churches which had been established in Asia by devout Christians.

The Christian Scientist treats sickness, sin, and all other undesirable conditions by offering reasons for health, sinlessness, and an abundance of good in every manifestation of life. His doing so is in accord with some dictionary definitions for the word argue, such as, "To offer reasons for or against something;.

We are all forced these days to think a good deal about foundations: foundations for nations, cities, churches, homes, friendships, affection, character, health, and happiness. Not one of us can afford to be unconcerned about the foundations upon which he builds, since they determine his success or failure, his happiness or unhappiness.

Students of Christian Science may profitably ask themselves how much they realize of the triune Godhead. This is an important question, for in the spiritual understanding of the Godhead lies the power to heal the sick and the sinning and to raise the dead, as did Christ Jesus.

One of the greatest sayings recorded in literature was uttered by a man who lived in a province under the authority of Rome at the beginning of the Christian era. In this country were many religious sects whose followers frequently clashed; persecution unto death because of a man's religious convictions was not an uncommon occurrence.

A Short while ago one well qualified spoke to a sociology class of university students. In the question period which followed, a student asked seriously, "How do you know that there is a God?" to which the speaker replied: "I don't.

It must be interesting to have a business on this active corner," a student of Christian Science said to the attendant of a newspaper stand in a large city. "When the weather's good," was the reply.

A Student of Christian Science observing a man fighting off an attack of blackbirds was reminded how he used to be attacked by these birds. At first he had thought it sport to fight them off but soon the attacks became a nuisance.

Today many people who are contemplating marriage are asking themselves: How can I be sure that this is true love and not mere infatuation? How can I be sure it will be lasting? Is this love or only a counterfeit of the real thing? Let us ask ourselves: Can we truly love anyone without first of all seeing him as he is in true being, divine Love's perfect expression, therefore truly loving and wholly lovable? No, we cannot. Because this is true, genuine love is an unfoldment, not a sudden impulse or passing whim.