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VERY early after one has begun to study Christian Science one learns that treatment is an entirely mental process, although it is in no way the control of one human mind by another, mental manipulation, or mental suggestion. Treatment is prayer, prayer in its true sense.

ONE need not investigate Christian Science to any considerable extent to learn something of its message of dominion and activity. "Meet every adverse circumstance as its master," our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, has written in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p.

TRUTH is universal, and the search for Truth unites individuals. The search for that truth which shall make men free is unifying as the allness of God is recognized.

ONE of the great blessings in human experience is true friendship. The bond that links friends together is very sacred in its beauty when unselfishness governs and Soul touches human thought to higher issues only.

IT was an important thing that became Samuel's work when he was bidden by God to select, or anoint, a king over Israel, a king to succeed Saul. Like Samuel, the Christian Scientist, when he is engaged in choosing or electing Readers or board members, is engaged in work that is of great import.

NOTHING of value is accomplished without a direct effort. This is especially true in our search for spiritual understanding.

ON one occasion, when speaking of events to come, Christ Jesus said, "And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled. " Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, writes in her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p.

HUMAN efforts have been made throughout all time to ban, or lessen, that which brings a troubled sense to the human consciousness. Truly the Science most valuable to mankind is the Science of Christ, or Christian Science, which enables humanity to free itself from the fears and troubles that beset mortal existence.

EACH day we hear from all sides of the great longing of most men for the abolishment of war and the permanent establishment of peace. The Christian Scientist heartily concurs in this aspiration and supports all right endeavor leading to this goal.

HEALING in Christian Science results uniformly from the realization of divine facts, a realization that dispels mortal illusions and replaces their seeming effects on human lives with humility, health, abundance, usefulness, unselfishness, and other elements of gloriously harmonious being. There is no law imposing a time lag upon such realization, as Christ Jesus amply demonstrated by his instantaneous cures.