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Genuine gratitude may be likened to ''the aroma of Spirit," of which Mary Baker Eddy writes in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (pp. 191, 192) , "Mind, God, sends forth the aroma of Spirit, the atmosphere of intelligence.

In a world torn apart by the conflict which has been raging, most people are shocked when told to rejoice, and the questions are asked: "What have I to rejoice over? How can anyone rejoice in these times?" And yet, in spite of all outward appearances, now is the time to rejoice. That is part of the prescription which will heal the dis-ease prevalent all over the globe.

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, as established by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, contains within it all that is thought of as the Christian Science movement. The divine concept of Church, in its appearing, embraces and promotes all the activity of Christian Science.

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.