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The realization of the spiritual meaning of Church will do much to clarify and harmonize our individual experience as church members. To help in attaining this realization, these pertinent questions may well be asked: What is Church? On what is church membership based? How can church membership be actively maintained? The answer to the first question may well be found in the exalted concept of church propounded by Christ Jesus.

From the third century A. D.

We hear a good deal these days about the lowering of the standard of living throughout the world. We are told that the necessity for war equipment has already forced and will continue to force the equipment for our homes and usual businesses out of the way.

Twice at least during his life-time Christ Jesus heard the words, "This is my beloved Son. " As recorded by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, he first heard them as he was being baptized by John the Baptist.

In Isaiah we read, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. " Mary Baker Eddy says in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p.

Christian science brings to light the important fact that children are not the helpless victims of inherited traits of character, as is generally believed by mankind. The child's character is formed largely by its early training and education.

After visiting the rock-bound coast of Maine for many years, the writer is much impressed with the great usefulness and unselfishness of lighthouse keepers. In their picturesque and rugged settings, during many years they have stood as lone sentinels, faithful to their duty at any cost.

Turning to "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy for assistance in the solution of a problem, the student will find many definite rules to be applied in healing. Simple and direct, these rules call for the recognition of certain scientific facts and the attainment of a state of exalted spiritual consciousness, with the assurance that healing effects will follow.

Is thought startled at this question? Surely the individual Christian Scientist, if asked directly, would reply without hesitation: "All of it. I know it is the truth.

One of the outstanding characteristics of Christ Jesus was the ability to discern instantly whatever he needed to know in order better to present the truth to his hearers or to demonstrate in practical ways the value of his teachings. On many occasions there were present those who sought to ensnare him in some of his words or works, that they might have something with which to discredit him and his spiritual activity among the people.