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In solving mathematical problems we may refer to the answers listed in the back of our textbook, but, in order to obtain the correct answer indicated there, we must thoroughly study and obey the rules laid down. The beautiful promises of blessing given in the Bible are often prefaced by a command which must be obeyed in order to reap the desired benefits.

Christian Scientists are rejoicing that rising in their ranks are young and sturdy spiritual thinkers. Christian Science Sunday Schools and homes are largely responsible for the spiritual education received by these young men and women, many of whom have never known any other concept of existence than that set forth in Christian Science.

" O make me glad for every scalding tear, For hope deferred, ingratitude, disdain! Wait, and love more for every hate, and fear No ill,—since God is good, and loss is gain. " (Poems, p.

Spiritual understanding brings to light the essence of all things real; it is the consciousness of the kingdom of God in all its glory, without beginning and without end. This spiritual consciousness is man's only true present and eternal state of being.

I have a friend who lives not so far from here. He is a large man, well over six feet—big fellow in body, mind, and soul.

We are waging a fight for spiritual freedom as did our Pilgrim Fathers who settled on the shores of New England, except that today we are thinking in terms of world freedom, thinking in terms of individual spiritual freedom for all mankind. This is the basic freedom which underlies the Four Freedoms set forth in the Atlantic Charter.

The trend of human thought was very clear to Mary Baker Eddy. In the textbook of Christian Science, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," she writes ( p.

Uppermost in the thought of every patriot and lover of liberty is the desire to help in turning back the tide of aggression which threatens the world today. There is a simple, effective way in which every individual can lessen the sum total of erroneous beliefs which constitute the tide of evil.

On page 254 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, appears the comforting statement, "When we wait patiently on God and seek Truth righteously, He directs our path. " Are there some who, in reading this inspired truth, have failed to detect the keynote of power and healing therein? Are they perhaps entertaining the mistaken sense that patience indicates only a long and arduous wait for some uncertain reward in the distant future? If so, then little has been discerned to inspire hope and nerve present endeavor.

Christian Science presents to the one who is sick or harassed with a seemingly insurmountable difficulty a key to freedom, a power that can turn all his troubles into peace and settled joy. Everyone, if he will, can prove its healing truth for himself.