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" Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me" ( John 15:4 ).

" How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" These words from Isaiah ( 52:7 ), which have been loved for centuries by students of differing creeds, are especially significant today, when steps towards maintaining peace are being taken throughout the world. To Christian Scientists, the phrase "upon the mountains" is particularly significant, for if these words were omitted from the passage some of its spiritual meaning would be lost.

Who has not at some time echoed the familiar strain, "I want the better things of life"? But just what are these better things so universally wanted? In order to discover the thoughts underlying this common yearning the writer asked many people from various walks of life their concept of "the better things of life. " Too often the answers showed that the desire for material wealth, worldly honors, cultural achievements, thrilling pleasure, and ease in matter occupies a large place in the thoughts of men.

True dominion is coincident with the understanding of God. In fact, dominion and understanding are inseparable.

Where is the Christ these days? To answer this question, we must understand what the Christ is. Mary Baker Eddy defines the Christ in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," thus ( p.

For centuries hungry hearts have found comfort in the Psalmist's immortal words ( Ps. 23:5 ), "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.

Referring to the responsibility of the Master's disciples, in this and every age, to follow his healing example, Mary Baker Eddy writes as follows in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p. 138 ): "Jesus established in the Christian era the precedent for all Christianity, theology, and healing.

Thousands who were sick, sinning, and dying have found in Christian Science the Christ, Truth, which has brought them healing and regeneration. In the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, writes ( p.

It is generally believed that the span of life is limited by the effect of time on the human body. Time, as measured by human systems, claims to limit material existence to a period of years, and further to make laws restricting full activity to this period.

'" The difference between stumbling blocks and steppingstones is the way you take them," a voice over the radio declared recently. A stumbling block, the dictionary says, is an impediment or obstacle, while a steppingstone is a means of advancement or progress.