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“God's reflection moves only as God moves, possesses only what He expresses. Man coexists with God as His reflection.”

Heaven is easy to reach, and safe to dwell in. It does not have to be fought for, or fought over; it does not even have to be waited for.

While there is no doubt that, in its original form, the Gospel was oral, not written, it is not to be wondered at that as the years went by there appeared brief written records, which were eventually expanded and elaborated to form what we know as the four Gospels. For example, the evangelist Luke, who was not, of course, one of the twelve apostles, nor a direct disciple of the Master, had perforce to base his account of Jesus' life and work upon the writings and recollections of others, and he informs us in the opening verses of his Gospel of his desire to do this to the best of his ability.

It is difficult for Christian Scientists today to visualize the conditions confronting Mrs. Eddy in 1883, which led her to publish the Journal of Christian Science as an organ in which to answer pertinent questions coming in increasing volume from her students, and as a means of communicating with the Field and the world.

Mary Baker Eddy the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, says ( Miscellaneous Writings, p. 127 ), "Wise sayings and garrulous talk may fall to the ground, rather than on the ear or heart of the hearer; but a tender sentiment felt, or a kind word spoken, at the right moment, is never wasted.

Signs of coming spring had directed the thoughts of three Christian Scientists toward that joyous season. Happy memories of sunlit days filled their thoughts, and descriptions of flower-filled meadows and sweet-scented hedgerows were gaily exchanged.

The earnest and active Christian Scientist, through watchfulness and prayer, keeps his mental home orderly and harmonious, that he may receive angels or messages which come from God. Through the study of Christian Science the student learns that his real home is spiritual, and that angels are entertained in spiritual-mindedness.

Through the omnipotent energies of Truth, ever active in human consciousness, individuals and nations are awakening to their need of that which is spiritually good and permanent; they are reaching out for that which will heal their self-inflicted wounds. The need is not being met through material systems, for these all operate from the basis of the fallible human mind, which is limited in its possibilities.

The history of the journey of the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, through the wilderness, and into the promised land, exemplifies the journey from a material to a spiritual sense of being, a mental journey, which all must eventually take. Sin, hate, fear, ignorance, ambition for material place and power, inevitably lead to sorrow, loss, disease, and failure, and all the suffering connected with bondage to material sense.

Throughout his eventful, successful career, Jesus preached and demonstrated the Christ, Truth, when he healed the sick, stilled the tempest, fed the multitudes, raised the dead. The Master also taught and demonstrated that an understanding of the Christ is a protection and defense against the adversary, and destroys sin.