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Perhaps no one subject presents so much interest to mankind as that of everlasting life, and many people would agree with Paul in his declaration, "If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. " Enjoyment of the good that comes to a mortal appears commensurate with his belief in its continuance.

In the reality of being, message and manifestation are co-ordinate and simultaneous in action. This was proved in the experience of Christ Jesus.

Of all the familiar and well-loved stories of the Bible, that of Ruth, and her touching devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi, is one of the most charming, while it contains broader implications than might appear on the surface. The first scene of this ancient drama is laid in the land of Moab, to the east of the Dead Sea.

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.