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The eager student of Christian Science early perceives the vital importance of demonstration. In fact, he realizes that his spiritual progress is dependent upon the alert, correct, and faithful application of the truth in his daily experience.

In that enlightened human document called the Declaration of Independence appears the challenging statement that every individual has a right to "the pursuit of happiness. " Christian Science brings to each of us an even more remarkable gift.

A Young woman living on a continent where racial, religious, and economic freedoms were being placed in increasing jeopardy, had spent a year with her husband at a great American university. Here she had experienced the healing power of Christian Science and had begun an earnest study of its teachings.

" 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.