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In the village of Nazareth, which lies among the Galilean hills, there dwelt "a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary" ( Luke 1:27 ). Thus with characteristic simplicity the Gospel writer introduces us to the maiden whose son was to be hailed as king of the Jews and Saviour of the world.

What qualities do I consider most attractive, most worthy of cherishing? is a question that the student of Christian Science may advantageously ask himself. The answer is important because the qualities which one manifests shape one's character and determine one's environment.

Are you thinking of Christmas simply as a day of festivity, a day for meeting friends and relatives? Are you happy or sad, at home or in far-off lands? Are you mourning for the absent one or fearing for the one far from home? Are you disquieted in any way? If so, let us consider the real meaning of Christmas. Calvin Coolidge once said of Christmas: "Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind.

" Oh ! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may our heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.

The futility of human endeavor without the direction and protection of God is clearly outlined in a familiar hymn: "Vainly, through night's weary hours, Keep we watch, lest foes alarm; Vain our bulwarks and our towers, But for God's protecting arm. " Before considering how to attain security, and before we can even hope to establish this desirable condition in our lives, we must first know clearly what is meant by security, and where it is to be found.

A midwestern farmer, who had been a Bible student from his early Sunday school days, built a barn, and according to custom had a weathervane placed on the top of it. It was the same kind of vane all barns had in the community, with the exception that it bore the Scriptural quotation, "God is love.

Vital statements concerning God and His creation are found in the first chapter of Genesis. Into God's creation no evil or darkness enters.

News of important missions appears with greater and greater frequency as those who head their governments, or their highest ranking diplomatic representatives, meet to deal with questions pertaining to the pursuit of the conflict which has enveloped the world. These deputations are not only shaping the present activities of our armed forces, but planning for a united world when the war is over.

In the twentieth chapter of II Samuel there is the account of Sheba, a man of Belial, who attempted a rebellion against King David. After disclaiming any loyalty to David or any inheritance with his forefathers, Sheba advised those who heeded him to revolt with him, saying, "Every man to his tents, O Israel.

It is a wonderful thing to be able to discern ideas that constitute reality. This is foundational in demonstrating Christian Science and all that we claim for it.