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The magnitude and joy of spiritual healing unfold to us day by day through consecrated study of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook; and the quick and permanent results gained from relying wholly upon God for our needs are seen to be far superior to any obtained from other so-called methods of healing. The statement was made to a student of Christian Science by one who was considering its adoption, that he felt he should first use material means to endeavor to clear up some difficult conditions he was experiencing, and then, having gained his freedom, he would heartily begin the study of Christian Science.

" Shall I ? Or shall I not?" These questions seem frequently to be encountered in human experience. While they may often arise in connection with what are called trifles, they sometimes involve important decisions.

Sincere students of Christian Science are sometimes heard to deplore their own or another's lack of understanding. They may say, or think, that they lack sufficient understanding to work out certain problems which confront them, and to protect themselves from adverse influences.

Jesus said, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. " The way to the Father, which Jesus traversed, is obviously mental and spiritual.

Petition May I walk with peace, along the path of life—with strength, health, and selfless love; with grace, purity, and beauty! May I walk with wisdom, intelligence, and humility! Affirmation Honesty, sincerity, patience, faith, and obedience companion with me. And I behold the Christ walking on the waters of mortal mind— "It is I; be not afraid!" Active, pure, perfect, ineffably beautiful, the power of the Christ is with man.

Some of the tenderest and sweetest thoughts of men cluster around the word "home. " It is fraught with universal and continuous appeal, for everyone has some appreciation, for everyone has some of affection, security, joy, peace, and supply.

A Group of Christian Scientists was one day watching a large pleasure boat being anchored. The boat, secured with strong cables, was not greatly affected by the winds that blew incessantly, or by the constant movement of the water.

In "Miscellaneous Writings" ( p. 200 ) Mrs.

If one who for many years has been a student of Christian Science should manifest what the medical faculty terms incurable disease, the question would naturally arise, How is one to go about healing it? Is it not more spiritual light that is needed? Then it is well to remain confident that the enlightenment will come, and continue to study and to listen for the voice of Truth. A student of Christian Science was seeking a solution to such a problem, and one day these words came to her so clearly that she could not mistake their import: Silence the belief in material law! This sentence made clear to the student where the difficulty lay.

" It is a fact!" These words sometimes suggest a relentless finality. Too often, in human experience, they imply something evil from the effects of which there would seem to be no escape—no hope of recovery.