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The secret of the sublime achievements of the meek and mighty Christ Jesus is indicated in his words: "I can of mine own self do nothing," and, "The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works" ( John 5:30; John 14:10 ). He knew that God, the cause of all existence, is the source of all power and action, and that man, the effect of the one cause, has no ability or activity apart from God.

Gratitude is affirmative, for it acknowledges the presence of good. When one is thankful for benefits received, he recognizes that good has been conferred on him.

In different places in her writings Mary Baker Eddy refers to mathematics to point out the correct, scientific methods of Christian Science. So she says in "Christian Healing" ( pp.

The unity and also the eternal distinctness of God and man are basic teachings of Christian Science. Nothing exists but God and man, Mind and its compound idea, or creation.

Rich in spirit as in truth and healing efficacy are the instructions of our courageous Leader, Mary Baker Eddy. She always remembered the needy, while making provision for sharing the blessings of the Christ Science with her followers and others.

A PHYSICIAN remarked to a friend of mine the other day: "I use Christian Science all the time. I know that thoughts can cause physical trouble, and I advise my patients to think happy thoughts so that their bodies will be healthier.

" EVERY kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. " So spake Christ Jesus many centuries ago in emphasizing the self-destruction of evil.

A YOUNG girl who attended a Christian Science Sunday School became seriously ill. Although she had Christian Science treatment from a faithful practitioner, relatives became alarmed and voiced fear of the necessity of amputation.

THROUGHOUT the Bible and in many writings on the Christian religion the idea of God as Father has been iterated and reiterated, and the numerous beautiful and inspiring passages in the Bible developing this thought have brought courage and strength to many individuals in time of need. In her writings Mary Baker Eddy has unfolded to mankind the fuller meaning of God's fatherhood and, what is of transcendent importance, has completed the revelation with the disclosure that God is Mother as well as Father.

" WHO shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?" asks Paul ( Rom. 8:35 ).