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Sometimes the aggressive suggestion comes that because one has made a mistake consequent sufferings must inevitably continue, or that, having experienced a failure, one cannot avoid further failures; but Christian Science dispels such illusions with the spiritual fact that man, in the likeness of God, is forever under the unerring direction of divine Mind, and Mind does not know mistakes. The understanding of this truth is manifested in human experience, in progress, achievement, and success.

In Science man reflects God, his Maker. It follows that spiritual man is not a mere pinprick of light in an immense darkness.

After Paul had been sent to Rome as a result of his appeal to Caesar, two years passed before his case was brought to trial (Acts 28:30),and four of his letters apparently date from this period of semicaptivity. It appears that a certain Epaphroditus had come to him from Philippi offering both consolation and financial support to the apostle ( cf.

Ever-Increasing numbers are hearing of and enjoying the inspiring services held by Christian Science churches and societies throughout the world. To multitudes these churches are havens of rest and spiritual refreshment, places where one may freely go and find true spiritual enlightenment.

Many alert thinkers of today have raised their voices to declare that the great need of mankind is a revival of religion. Such signs of the times are welcome, for only through increased spiritual understanding can genuine peace be established on earth.

In the first chapter of Genesis we read, "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light;" and we further read: "God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day.

Students of Christian Science. when working on a problem, are sometimes told by a friend or practitioner,"You should love more.

For many people, the first healing which they experienced in Christian Science came with a flood of light. They were carried from a dark valley to the mountaintop, where all things had become new.

Every branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, at some time or other, faces the problem of providing a suitable and representative church building in which to hold services. Those who are privileged to take active part in this progressive step should rejoice, because church building provides them with an opportunity for much spiritual unfoldment and mental growth.

On page xi of the Preface to the Christian Science textbook,"Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy writes, "When God called the author to proclaim His Gospel to this age, there came also the charge to plant and water His vineyard. " Mrs.