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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.

What is sorrow? Let us see it as momentary clouds, and with the poet Lowell agree that "in the unscarred heavens they leave no wake. " To the writer came the shadow of such a cloud, but as she lifted thought above the mist to spiritual reality, a light came.

In the fourteenth chapter of Matthew we read of Jesus walking on the sea and going to his disciples. During the hours preceding this event the Master had retired to "a desert place apart," doubtless to commune with his Father in prayer.

Throughout the ages God has been the rock upon which all things worthwhile have been built. We read in the Bible ( Deut.

Early in our application of Christian Science we discover that a watch must be kept not only upon individual thoughts, but upon the general character of our thinking. On page 114 of "Miscellaneous Writings" Mary Baker Eddy says: "Christian Scientists cannot watch too sedulously, or bar their doors too closely, or pray to God too fervently, for deliverance from the claims of evil.

The Scriptural implication that God is All-in-all is, in the teaching of Christian Science, carried to its ultimate and complete conclusion. Allness means all-inclusive everywhereness.