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A VISITOR attending a Wednesday evening meeting in a Christian Science church for the first time was impressed by the dignity, the poise, the alertness of the ushers. Previously he had mistakenly associated dignity with stiffness, unapproachableness, and lack of joy; but in observing the calm, orderly actions of the ushers as they graciously and courteously greeted the people, he saw dignity in an entirely new light.

ONE of Mrs. Eddy's brothers was Albert Baker.

THE problem of supply has confronted mankind ever since the sentence was pronounced upon Adam that he should earn his livelihood by the sweat of his brow. The setting has changed somewhat from the time of Adam to the twentieth century, but material belief still maintains that man is separated from God; that he is subject to the material laws of birth, growth, maturity, and decay, and that during these phases of experience he may continually fail to receive much that he deems needful for his comfort and welfare.

THE Decalogue, as revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai, sets forth in the second commandment this farreaching and vital law: "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them. " The statements following these words show the results of iniquity, and also give assurance of God's mercy to all who love Him and keep His commandments.

HUMANITY is today recognizing its need of a religion that does the works which it instinctively recognizes religion should do. In recent years there has been a great awakening to the fundamental fact that religion must prove its worth through works of healing, for these are much more important than mere preaching.

EVERY course in life entered upon voluntarily has been chosen with the conviction that somewhere along the way, either through self-sacrifice or by personal attainment, happiness would be found. Mortals have reached out to attain wealth, fame, social position; have waged wars, nation conquering nation; have sacrificed comforts and endured hardships, always hoping, always believing, that the ultimate of effort would mean happiness.

THE advancing Christian Scientist step by step must prove his ground, and constantly fortify his understanding by a clearer grasp of the facts he is declaring. He must find salvation practically as well as theoretically; for the vital truths demand assimilation in human consciousness, and this results in demonstration.

ONE of the valuable assets gained through the study and application of Christian Science is the knowledge of the power of prayer and its availability in the needs of mankind. Rightly understood, prayer is the inbreathing of the spiritual, life-giving power of God; it is "the Christian's vital breath.

IT is a great privilege to be living in the twentieth century. In 1895 Mary Baker Eddy said ( Pulpit and Press, p.

THE nations of the world, as well as the individuals making up their ranks, are facing problems that are common to all, and many men are turning to God as never before in their search for a spiritual solution to these distressing difficulties. Perhaps one of the most stubborn stumblingblocks at the present time is that of lack in some form — lack of understanding, lack of money, of employment, friends, health, happiness.