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Modern methods of travel and work seem to make it imperative that mankind have a reliable safeguard against the increasing but false belief in accident. Where can one turn with confidence, except to the divine Mind? Christian Science offers a positive method of safety in travel and work—in all right activity.

When Jesus gathered his little band of disciples about him for spiritual instruction, they were frequently surprised by his unexpected answers to their questions. Often they were not a little discomfited by his commands, which, though lovingly given, were contrary to their accustomed modes of thought.

To "stand for principle" is a phrase often heard as indicative of the most commendable motive upon which action can be based. In so far as the implication is to place right above personal consideration, it is indeed worthy.

In this mortal sense of existence one is constantly beset with uncertainties. Doubt, fear, hesitation, and self-depreciation occasionally hinder the individual in making right decisions.

" Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. " These gracious and persuasive words, uttered by the Master centuries ago, continue to bring hope and comfort to burdened hearts today.

There sometimes comes a time in our human experience when it seems equally impossible either to go forward or to remain where we are. In this dilemma, the Christian Scientist turns his thought to God, and to the realization of the unceasing operation of spiritual law everywhere acting in behalf of man.

In his early studies the student of Christian Science not infrequently recognizes that its basic proposition is that God is All and perfect, and that His creation must be perfect and complete, without needing to progress by degrees toward the point of perfection. Having found and accepted these.

The current century has marked the advancement of women to positions of national and indeed international importance in almost every field, not excluding governmental and military affairs. While preparation for this progressive development is found as early as the fifteenth century, which witnessed the heroic generalship of Joan of Arc, and the sixteenth, marking the long and successful reign of Queen Elizabeth, one of the greatest feminist leaders in history was Deborah, who lived over three thousand years ago.

Prayer is a strength.

In a courtroom, the valuable witness is the one who is sure of his facts, presents them convincingly, and permits no amount of coercion or crafty manipulation to trap him into testifying falsely. Christian Science calls on us to be true witnesses to our divine nature as God's children.