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Many of us are familiar with the colloquialism, "He sold me a bill of goods," or, "I sold him a bill of goods. " Once these expressions had to do with legitimate business transactions, but now in many cases they imply that one has put over or sold something with shrewd manipulation or with split-hair legitimacy.

All who are distressed by the world's belief in inadequate housing will find comfort in Paul's statement, "In him we live, and move, and have our being. " The truth necessary to correct the belief of homelessness is the same truth which heals any sense of lack, namely, the completeness of God's creation.

Every earnest student and practitioner of Christian Science is striving continually to improve his methods in order to bring about instantaneous healing of the sick and speedy solution of other human problems. To this end he may well analyze frequently what the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science says is required for this desideratum.

In Revelation ( 21:7 ) John writes, "He that overcometh shall inherit all things. " Christian Science is teaching mankind how to overcome everything unlike God and how to lay hold of all good, the things of Spirit.

In divine Science, man is seen as God's reflection. Accordingly, man is ever and in all ways obedient to his divine Principle, Life, Truth, and Love.

During the late war a notable revial of interest in practicing Christianity was observable. Indulgence of the material senses failed lamentably to satisfy or to confer true peace or happiness.

Throughout the world there is the call for healing. As Moses cried out to God when his sister Miriam was leprous ( Num.

" Christian Science gives a fearless wing and firm foundation," writes our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, on page 213 of "Miscellaneous Writings. " That this is true in regard to airplane traveling has been proved by many students of Christian Science even under the exceptionally hazardous conditions of combat flying.

Christ Jesus presented to the world a perfect example for human behavior. In every way he expressed that perfect balance of character which not only made him the greatest man who ever trod the earth, but also caused his contribution to society to be the most outstanding.

Proper reserve is a quality that is rightly commendable, and those individuals who express it are sometimes held up as models of refinement and decorum. The attention of children is frequently called to this trait with the hope that they will cultivate it in well-mannered conduct and poise.