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In this 'hour of world distress, those who listen to the radio and read the papers are wondering more than ever before just what it means to be a neighbor. How far should one go in his ministry to a fellow being? What should he do? How far should he be expected to look out for himself and solve his problems independently? These are questions which also apply to nations in their relation to each other.

Several years ago, a young man living in a large city became interested in Christian Science, and, like many others, enjoyed the privilege of spending a part of his daily lunch hour in a Christian Science Reading Room. Each day he read a few pages in the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.

In the Manual of The Mother Church there is a short Article (XX) of three sections which deals with the Sunday school. In the second section we read these words: "The Sabbath School children shall be taught the Scriptures.

The world scene seems dark indeed to the material senses. But who has ever found reality by means of the material senses, or by accepting as fact what these senses say is taking place? And is it not reality that we desire? However cruel, however tragic, however threatening the situation that the lying voice of evil suggests to us, the lie can never cross from its realm of supposition into the realm of reality; it can never endanger God or His creation, His man.

There is a tendency in the human heart to feel that good is more abundantly bestowed upon one than another; that happiness and all good things seem to fall into the lap of some, while others gain a meager amount of good through laborious effort and much deprivation. This attitude of thought arises from a false sense of things and a wrong concept of God, and sometimes seems to induce a feeling of injustice, self-justification, and resentment.

In the Glossary in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy has defined "river" ( p. 593 ) as "channel of thought," adding, "When smooth and unobstructed, it typifies the course of Truth; but muddy, foaming, and dashing, it is a type of error.

Christian Science presents to human thought an understanding of the true nature and being of man. Through revelation and reason Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, discerned man to be spiritual, now and always, as the likeness of Spirit, God.

Students of the Bible are so familiar with the name "New Testament" that often they do not pause to consider its original meaning and true significance. It implies a definite relation to the Old Testament, but an equally definite distinction from it.

In the book of Proverbs are found these helpful admonitions for those who would seek guidance in true thinking and acting: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," and, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. " From these it is evident that our daily lives must be constantly guarded with the protecting armor of Godlike thoughts.

In the healing ministry of Christ Jesus, one demonstration of the power of God stands out with great significance. In the Gospels of Mark and Luke it is recorded that on a certain occasion when Jesus was thronged with the multitude seeking spiritual enlightenment and healing, there came to him one of the rulers of the synagogue whose name was Jairus, and who fell at the Master's feet earnestly beseeching him to come and heal his young daughter, who lay at home critically ill.