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Christian Science , in its revelation of the true nature of all that exists, lifts thought above and beyond matter. For example, we discern and demonstrate true selfhood only in proportion as we maintain the consciousness of eternal, spiritual truth, which is entirely apart from the so-called phenomena of matter.

" God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth" ( John 4:24 ). To worship means to venerate and adore.

That we are living in an era of great progress in the realm of the physical sciences there can be no doubt. The development of radar during the war and the discovery of how to release the power which furnished the atomic bomb show that the human mind is exploring new fields and overcoming many of the material limitations which it has accepted for centuries.

Many people, seeking surcease from anxiety, are greatly concerned with the problems that are associated with advancing years. But what says the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science about age? On page 246 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy writes, "The measurement of life by solar years robs youth and gives ugliness to age.

The system of divination prevalent among the pagan people of Canaan was a menace to the pure monotheism of the Israelites in their occupation of the land. Rigid restrictions were imposed by royal edict to rid the country of "those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards" ( I Sam.

On  page 583 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, appears the definition of "Church," which reads in part, "The structure of Truth and Love; whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle. " As Christian Scientists progress Spiritward and understand more of spiritual reality, they rejoice in a growing understanding of the true idea of Church as spiritual, spotless, and above reproach.

Of recent years, particularly since the utilization of the atomic bomb, the engineer and the scientist have heard much criticism of their work and many expressions of fear as to where science and engineering are leading the world. The answer is, of course, that it is not the discoveries and developments which are to blame but the use to which they are put.

It is recorded in the four Gospels that multitudes gathered together to hear the teaching of Christ Jesus wherever he appeared. It is apparent that the multitudes were not being attracted to a magnetic human personality, nor were they drawn by the hope of material benefits promised by a political figure backed by party affiliation.

At a time like the present, when the world seems steeped in unrest, beset with uncertainties and perplexities, and when mankind seems mesmerized by a sense of confusion and helplessness, many turn to the Bible for guidance and glean from its inspired pages assurance of God's loving direction. Probably few passages in the Old Testament have been more widely read and studied than the familiar and encouraging verses from the book of Proverbs ( 3:5, 6 ): "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

One of the most urgent problems of mankind is to find a satisfactory human occupation. A great portion of the men and women who have served in the forces, as well as many former war workers, are seeking peacetime occupations, and it is right that they should find congenial employment.