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In answer to the question ( Miscellaneous Writings, p. 71 ), "Is it right for me to treat others, when I am not entirely well myself?" Mrs.

What is Christian Science treatment? Is it not, in part, an acknowledgment and realization of the ever present operation of the law of God, whereby Love's promises to His children are fulfilled? A Christian Science treatment is simple and effective if we but rest in the assurance that God's law is ever in operation, harmoniously governing all that is real. Sometimes the evidence of the material senses appears to be very persistent.

" The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. " This saying, found in the tenth chapter of Proverbs, brings to the reader a comforting sense of security, an assurance of perpetual riches continually manifested to all, and "no sorrow with it.

It is related that a young eagle was once captured and raised with a brood of chickens. The bird acquired the habits of its fellows, ate their food, shared their shelter, and lived among them as a barnyard fowl would do.

What a love laden word is "benevolence"; and how vividly descriptive of the activities of the Christian Science movement! Indeed, a religion which teaches unfailing love through every test of experience would hardly be consistent if it did not lay great store on compassion and helpfulness as primary elements of practice. Love is God, infinite Life.

To many the so-called human self presents an unattractive and often a difficult problem, the solution of which is willingly ignored whenever at all possible, and at best undertaken with little interest and small hope of success. It is with distinct relief, therefore, even though not unmixed with doubt of our ability to comply, that we come upon definite instructions as to the proper handling of this human self.

The word "simplicity" has several significations, but as here used it is to be understood as being straightforward, sincere, natural, true, free from artifice or duplicity, without affectation or artificiality. In speech, action, and manner one may emulate simplicity, but in its purity it may best be found behind the gates of truth that open with the key of love.

To comprehend and practice Christian Science, everyone who is interested in this subject should learn to think definitely. This prescription applies to all, from the beginners to the most advanced student, for every Christian Scientist can continue to be a learner in this respect.

Christian Science, explained to the world by Mary Baker Eddy in her inspired textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," is a practical religion founded on the teachings of Christ Jesus. The operations of Truth therein set forth extend throughout the boundless activities of the universe, and are applicable in the solution of every human problem.

" I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee. " This outburst of the sweet singer of Israel takes on a new meaning as the Christian Scientist awakes to the true understanding of the "new song" in the new tongue, for the "instrument of ten strings" may be taken for the purpose of illustration as type of the Ten Commandments in their completeness of spiritual interpretation, as revealed in divine Science.