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From the first account of creation in Genesis, in which man is endowed with dominion, to the final chapter of Revelation, in which it is indicated that he shall reign forever, man's freedom and dominion are asserted with glowing clarity. Christ Jesus, who fully exemplified this dominion himself, made it clear that man's sovereignty is not based upon material or human power, but upon spiritual understanding.

" Until nations are generous they will never be wise," wrote Washington Irving in the early half of the nineteenth century; "true policy is generous policy; all bitterness, selfishness, etc. , may gain small ends, but lose great ones.

Perhaps largely because of its use in the twenty-third Psalm, the expression "going through the valley" has come to mean passing through difficulty, anxiety, or sorrow. In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p.

In her words "O gentle presence, peace and joy and power" (Poems, p. 4 ), Mary Baker Eddy reveals the truth that the divine all-presence is gentle, peaceful, joyful, and all-powerful.

When Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, eager to question one who had performed such miracles, the Master's great love enabled him to discern his visitor's need. He must have known that Nicodemus, educated in the material religious systems of his day, had need to be awakened to the living realities of Spirit, to a new outlook on God as his creator and the creator of all.

The question which titles this article is answered by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, in "Unity of Good" ( p. 51 ): "Woman is the highest species of man, and this word is the generic term for all women; but not one of all these individualities is an Eve or an Adam.

" What shall I do?" is the troubled query of those at a crossroad of experience where a choice of action seems imperative. Is there a practical way to make the right choice? Yes, through Christian Science teachings one can find neverfailing guidance.

The spiritual identity of man as God's expression, brought to light through the discovery of Christian Science, presents the one adequate, wholly satisfying answer to the age-old questions, "Who am I? Who created me? Why am I?" This divine revelation of man's true selfhood, revolutionary in its effect upon human thought, is becoming widely accepted by those seeking spiritual values. As its deep significance is more clearly perceived in relation to human affairs, it is found to be the saving Christ, furnishing positive means for the destruction of inharmonious conditions.

To solve the problems in the world today the active participation of every individual is required. No one can be excused from making his daily contribution to the cause of peace, progress, and universal salvation.

A lovely and graceful statue stood in the park of a large city. It was the likeness of a beautiful young woman.