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Never , probably, since the discovery of Christian Science, has the world been in such turmoil as it is today, with "men's hearts failing them for fear. " They are thus troubled because they see war and hear of rumors of war, barbarous attacks on women and children from the air, poverty and unemployment, and the ruthless persecution of individuals by arbitrary rulers, regardless of justice or mercy.

This discussion of what is commonly called the Canon of the Old Testament may well be prefaced by a brief reference to the precise meaning of the word "Canon" as used in this connection. The term derives from the Greek "kanon," which meant literally "a ruler or measuring stick," and so, metaphorically, "a rule, standard, or norm.

In all the world's experience there is but one example of a complete and perfect mastery over all human conditions. Jesus of Nazareth was the perfect Lord and Master.

Christian Scientists are rejoicing and praising God for the peace that fills their hearts. In an age of unrest and uncertainty, many are finding peace and security through the study and application of Christian Science.

In the familiar Scriptural account of Jacob's wrestling with an unnamed antagonist, many lessons of value to the student of Christian Science are to be found. Mary Baker Eddy makes an extended comment upon this narrative in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Christian Science teaches that God is all-knowing and all-seeing. At the same time, it teaches that God neither knows nor sees evil.

Mary and Martha, and their brother Lazarus, lived together in the little village of Bethany, in Judea. They were intimate and beloved friends of the great Master, Christ Jesus.

Christian Science in pointing the way to eternal peace, gives many remedies for the warring elements which frail humanity may be mesmerized to accept. When a remedy, as found in the spiritual truth contained in the Bible or in one of Mrs.

One may never have been a worshiper of idols, either in a supposedly enlightened sense or in a heathen sense, and yet may discover that he has been unwittingly holding in thought images or beliefs that are essentially as material as are idols of wood or stone. That these beliefs form no part of God's creation, and manifest no true intelligence or power, is proved as one learns to demonstrate the truths of Christian Science.

The appearing of the Christ, Truth, in Christian Science has roused the world. The human consciousness, beclouded with sin and sickness, is being illuminated by the penetrating rays of divine light.