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In the Christian Science textbook, page 349 of the textbook she states: "The chief difficulty in conveying the teachings of divine Science accurately to human thought lies in this, that like all other languages, English is inadequate to the expression of spiritual conceptions and propositions, because one is obliged to use material terms in dealing with spiritual ideas. " (See also her books No and Yes 11:8—11 and Miscellaneous Writings 365:26-27.

" The Christian Scientist has enlisted to lessen evil, disease, and death; and he will overcome them by understanding their nothingness and the allness of God, or good. " Thus writes our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, on page 450 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

" It is the love of God, and not the fear of evil, that is the incentive in Science," our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, tells us on page 279 of "Miscellaneous Writings. " As we ponder this arresting statement, we rejoice in the realization that all true progress in the world has come through this great love of God.

A Student of Christian Science was led to ponder the Bible narrative of Elijah as related in I Kings (19:4—12). The mental experience of the prophet, from the wilderness to Mount Horeb, the mount of God, illustrated to her the journey from sense to Soul, from the wilderness of material concepts to the truth of God as Spirit and man as His image and likeness, coexisting with Him.

When Moses led the children of Israel into the wilderness, he saw the need of a sanctuary which would symbolize to the primitive thought of the people the continual presence with them of the God of their fathers. So he caused to be constructed a tabernacle, a portable tentlike structure.

The poem "Feed My Sheep" (Poems, p. 14 ) was written by Mary Baker Eddy when she was pastor of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston and was carrying on the stupendous task of founding and leading the Christian Science movement.

" 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.