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" We must look deep into realism instead of accepting only the outward sense of things. " This authoritative statement, which is a challenge to thinkers and a rule for would-be reformers, is given by Mary Baker Eddy on page 129 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

According to Christian Science, infinite Love and its idea, man, coexist in all harmonious perfection. There is no God sent affliction, or evil.

The daily rising and setting of the sun and the breaking of the waves on the seashore, year after year, illustrate, though faintly, the idea of inexhaustible activity. To visualize with mathematical precision and certainty the centuries through which the solar system has run, taxes the human mind, which is unable to grasp the expanse and scope of the spiritual universe, created and sustained by God.

The desire for satisfaction is inherent in human thought. One individual believes that if only he can maintain or regain strength and health, he will be satisfied; another thinks that if only he can acquire an adequate supply of money and material possessions, his difficulties will disappear.

Every human science or art is built up on some basic truths which must be used in solving problems in the practice of that science or art. For instance, the science of mathematics would be useless without the knowledge and proper use of its calculus of nine figures and a cipher; the art of music could not be practiced without an understanding of the notes of the scale.

We read in I Samuel, chapter 17, that the armies of Israel were drawn up to meet the invading Philistines when there stepped out from the ranks of the latter a huge warrior, clad in impressive armor and carrying a tremendous spear. Goliath's bold words and formidable appearance so intimidated the Israelites that not one of them would venture out to accept his challenge to single combat.

The Christian Scientist who does not feel and frequently express gratitude audibly cannot be said to be a truly alert student or to be availing himself of all the avenues at hand for the utilization of his spiritual talents and knowledge of good. The same may be said of one who has received class instruction under the provisions of the Manual of The Mother Church, but does not regularly attend his annual association meeting.

" If the world were in ashes, the contents of 'Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures' would remain immortal," is the arresting statement made by Mary Baker Eddy in " The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany" (p. 178).

The Lord's Prayer, as found in the sixth chapter of Matthew's Gospel, is one of the strongest statements of truth in the Holy Scriptures, and when spiritually understood it is a specific treatment for all the ills of the world today. It is a direct refutation of the pretenses of error which have been voiced to the world by the enemies of democracy.

Many centuries ago there was a man who had suffered many persecutions, many hardships, many vicissitudes, much unkind treatment. However, he did not allow these things to embitter him or cast him down, but used them as opportunities to lift him higher, to attain more of gracious magnanimity and true nobility.