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The New Testament opens with the account of Jesus' birth, including the statement that Mary "was found with child of the Holy Ghost" ( Matt. 1:18 ).

Comment on the serenity with which a certain Christian Scientist passed through a trying experience brought the reply that the secret of this individual's peace of mind was his constant recognition that he was not a detached, self-propelling mortal, subject to changing circumstances, but that his real being was representative of and sustained by God, self-existent divine Principle, Love. Steadfastly claiming his spiritual sonship with the Father, he became a law to himself of harmony and safety.

Many of the ancients gave considerable study to the stars and believed them to have a very direct influence on the natures and affairs of individuals and nations. The Bible, too, refers to astrologers and soothsayers, indicating the prevalence of this custom of consulting the stars.

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.