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The Explanatory Note in the  Christian Science Quarterly , describes the Lesson-Sermons in these words: "The canonical writings, together with the word of our textbook, corroborating and explaining the Bible texts in their spiritual import and application to all ages, past, present, and future, constitute a sermon undivorced from truth, uncontaminated and unfettered by human hypotheses, and divinely authorized. " Is it not obvious that the thought best adapted to assimilate and put into practice these Lesson-Sermons is that which most nearly conforms to the above description; that is—is itself free from false doctrines, hence best able to unsee their claims to reality; and is able to accept the truth of a perfect, infinite God and a sinless, perfect creation, including man? How to claim and utilize these qualities as one's own is of vital importance to students of Christian Science, for without proper receptivity to and comprehension of the texts which elucidate this Science, little genuine progress can be made in its practical demonstration.

It is generally recognized that there is but one possible correct answer to a problem in arithmetic. Such is always the case with what are called scientific problems, problems involving permanent values and fixed relationships.

The church militant is to be regarded from the human standpoint and the church triumphant from that of the absolute or real. The church militant is represented by the Christian Science organization with all its activities, designed to destroy sin, disease, and death and liberate humanity from its heavy load of materiality.

What is the general attitude of the well-balanced Christian Scientist toward active military duty? Faced with this problem in mortal experience, many have gained an intelligent answer for themselves; but others, perhaps beginners in their study of Science, have found it difficult to adjust their perception of spiritual truths to the exigencies of material warfare. Yet for the sake of the morale of all concerned, confused attitudes should be cleared up and replaced with positive convictions, with the dauntless courage and determination which the hour demands.

Participating in a war effort differs in most respects from that of peace. Yet in human experience both peace and war have certain things in common.

God's kingdom is come. This statement may seem extravagant to one who has not expected an answer to the prayer which he has uttered from his youth, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

In Christian Science, it is demonstrably true that nothing worth while can be accomplished, or even should be attempted, without God's help. To receive His help, prayer is paramount.

Christ Jesus said, "Whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. " This scientific statement by the exponent of divine Mind is reversed by mortal mind in that sentiment expressed in many ways by many men, "Self-preservation is nature's first law.

The word "appeasement" suggests, as a rule, a merely temporary expedient to satisfy, soothe, or propitiate. The pagan worshiper seeks to appease his false gods.

Students of Christian Science are learning through the teaching of Mary Baker Eddy that there is a sure and living way out of human want and woe. This way is the Christ-way.