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In the Jewish canon the books of Ezra and Nehemiah originally constituted one book. It is the opinion of modern scholars that both books were put into their present form by one and the same editor.

Few characters in the Old Testament are more engaging than Nehemiah. Occupying a post of great influence, dignity, and attractiveness at the splendid Persian court, he had, nevertheless, a noble Jewish heart, which had often shown itself in acts of friendliness to Jews sold as slaves.

The story is told of an old grandfather's clock, the second hand of which one day suddenly stopped. Complaining that too much was required of it, the second hand lamented the millions of ticks it had had to indicate, never being permitted to stop.

To many people today the problem of finding a suitable home presents itself for solution. What does the great Master say on the subject of home? In simple language he states: "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.

The Bible abounds in promises of joy, peace, and prosperity, and of complete protection from all evil. The Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, likewise overflows with encouragement, showing that evil of any description must not be considered necessary, unavoidable, or incurable, because it has been proved to have no reality.

The question is often asked by those unacquainted with the teachings of Christian Science, How is one to find and prove the healing power of which Christian Science gives knowledge, and which its adherents utilize in working out problems of sickness and sin? Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of this Science, gives the clue to success in all healings, of whatever nature, where she says in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p. 145 ), "If there is any mystery in Christian healing, it is the mystery which godliness always presents to the ungodly, —the mystery always arising from ignorance of the laws of eternal and unerring Mind.

Built as a testimonial of gratitude for Christian Science and the power of its published word stands the new Christian Science Publishing House, an imposing structure erected during a period of excessive financial stringency. Thousands of Christian Scientists throughout the world welcomed the project as an added opportunity to prove the ever-availability of God's illimitable bounty.

It would seem that never before in the history of the world has there been a more widespread need for charity. The world-weary may think of charity in terms of food, clothing, necessary comforts of life; the worldly-wise may believe the giving of these things constitutes charity.

In Psalms we read, "The Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever. " In the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy writes ( p.

In the first three chapters of Revelation are very significant messages to the seven churches of Asia. Coupled with stern admonitions along definite lines, together with words of commendation, are earnest appeals to overcome unworthiness, to keep the word of Truth, to be obedient to the call of the Most High.