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In a well-known painting of Daniel in the lions' den, known as "Daniel's Answer to the King," this true, courageous soldier of God is shown standing near the opening of the den. It is interesting to note that Daniel is pictured, not as looking at the lions, or terrified at their presence, but as standing erect, fearless, his face toward the light, looking upward, confidently awaiting his release.

" If thou strayest, listen for the mountain-horn, and it will call thee back to the path that goeth upward" ( Miscellaneous Writings, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 328 ).

None other of the early interpreters of Jesus' teachings more vigorously or more successfully set forth the innermost meanings of the Master's sayings than did the Apostle to the Gentiles. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul clearly states his attitude toward Christianity, his unshakable faith in its message, and his determination to follow its behests whatever might befall.

THE widespread popularity attained by the Genevan Version or "Breeches Bible," published in its complete form in 1560, was a cause of deep satisfaction to the followers of John Knox and to many of the more liberal-minded members of the Church of England. On the other hand, there was a considerable group of Anglicans who, while admitting that the Genevan Version was more accurate than the Great Bible, looked askance at it as too Calvinistic in tone.

IN considering individual development in the understanding and demonstration of Christian Science, much enlightenment may be gained through the study of the experiences of Moses as related in the third and fourth chapters of the book of Exodus. Moses had been forced to flee from Egypt because, in his indignation and sorrow on beholding the afflictions and injustices perpetrated upon his people, he had killed an Egyptian.

" GLORIFY God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. " So pleaded Paul to the early followers of Christ in that far-off day in the dawn of the Christian era.

WHAT a beautiful quality is humility, and how greatly it is needed today! And yet, evident as the need is for the understanding and demonstration of true meekness in the world of affairs, there is perhaps no quality more universally misunderstood. The variations of interpretation cover the ground from a cringing, groveling attitude to glimpses of the might and majesty conferred by humility.

THERE is no word, perhaps, with such variation in its meaning as the word "love. " Poets; philosophers, religionists, have attempted to define it through the ages, but its real meaning and its practical use in human affairs eluded mankind in general until the discovery of Christian Science.

TO be successful in any line of endeavor a worker must utilize the proper means to achieve success. Spiritual endeavor is no exception to the rule.

THE most exalted aims have their foundation in obedience to the two great commandments: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, .