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St. John, the divine, records as one of the messages he received from Christ Jesus for the church in Philadelphia, "Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

"A Sinner can receive no encouragement from the fact that Science demonstrates the unreality of evil," writes the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science; "for," she continues, "the sinner would make a reality of sin,—would make that real which is unreal, and thus heap up 'wrath against the day of wrath. ' " In the foregoing words from page 339 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy warns her readers in effect that the deceitfulness of material sense would argue that mortals do not need to handle error; that they can do no wrong, because there is no evil; and that they do not need to work out their salvation, because man is already the image and likeness of God, hence in no need of salvation.

Among the many great gifts which Mary Baker Eddy has provided are the Christian Science organizations at colleges and universities. Planned especially to meet the needs of young men and women, this gift has far-reaching effects.

In no way was Jesus' understanding of spiritual truth more apparent than in his steadfast recognition of man's original perfection as the offspring of God. This abiding conviction of his own immortal origin, and of God as the sole author of all true being, made possible his outstanding demonstrations of divine power.

Even though much yet remains to be done at home and on the battle fronts before final victory is won, leaders in government and industry are already formulating plans for the quick and efficient return of servicemen and servicewomen to their peacetime activities. It is expected that the carrying out of these plans will do much to prevent widespread unemployment and the economic slump usually associated with postwar periods.

Truth is substance. Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

" Everything now points in one direction—P. O.

Demonstration is mental, it results from the realization and understanding of God's ever-presence and power. It is, Mary Baker Eddy tells us, "Immanuel, or God with us.

Perhaps never before has human opinion been so aware of the belief of age. Constantly we are confronted with discussions as to which age group can best be used for certain undertakings, which age is best fitted for strenuous physical duties, and at what age physical and mental alertness begin to lessen.

In God's universe there are not minds many and gods many, but one infinite God, one infinite Mind. There are not numerous opposing factions striving for control, with consequent strife, selfishness, and mismanagement, but there is one ruling Mind, which governs all peoples harmoniously.