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" Thou wilt shew me the path of life. " David sang thus of his trust in God's guidance long years ago.

John in his first epistle wrote, "He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. " Our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," writes of the Revelator ( p.

Among the false laws of mortal mind claiming to hold mankind in bondage, one which has brought much of fear, sorrow, and suffering is that of old age. The law has been laid down, and generally accepted, that after the passing of a certain number of years one is no longer fit for right employment in business, or to enjoy health and engage in normal activities, but must be content with a few years of increasing inactivity, helplessness, and uselessness, until death brings fancied release.

No sincere student of the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, can fail to perceive the great importance she attaches to the fact of man's individuality, and the necessity of a realization of that individuality through unity with the divine Mind, which is its source. Neither can the student fail to see the definite distinction which Mrs.

The first eight chapters of our book of Zechariah strike the keynote of peace, and refer to the rebuilding of the temple (520 to 516 B. C.

A Christian Scientist entered a familiar garden one early spring morning. A soft snow had fallen during the night, lightly covering the ground.

Since the dawn of human history, religious beliefs have wielded a tremendous influence in the affairs of mankind. Probably no factor has exerted so great an effect on the course of civilization as beliefs concerning Deity.

Looking beyond the evils apparent in his day to the eternal peace and mercy of God's kingdom, the Psalmist gave a most reassuring statement in regard to that unseen power of good which, despite seeming human vicissitudes, guides men when they seek its guidance: "Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.

As one looks around on the evidence of poverty and misery, and learns of the heartaches of mortal existence, how one longs to help mankind generally! Individual instances requiring much help come to our notice, yet we realize that these individual instances are not separate from the general need of mankind to be lifted above persistent, depressing conditions, the great need of all humanity for a higher understanding of God. The Psalmist says, "What is man, that thou art mindful of him?" And the prophet Ezekiel gives forth the inspired statement, "And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord God," thus bringing to our concept of humanity a new understanding.

Rebellion that is based upon right thinking, the wisdom, truth, and power of which can be proved by the overcoming of evil, must be worth while and must achieve its purpose. Not for a moment can it ever be right for us to accept as true and powerful that which can be shown to be an utter imposition.