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AS the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes have been the moral guides for humanity throughout the centuries, so will "A Rule for Motives and Acts," found in Article VIII, Section 1, of the Manual of The Mother Church, written by our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, help to guide not only this generation but also future generations. The essence of both the Commandments and the Beatitudes is inculcated in this Rule, which reads: "Neither animosity nor mere personal attachment should impel the motives or acts of the members of The Mother Church.

ALTHOUGH wonderful healing work is continually being done in the Christian Science movement, we know that as practitioners of Christian Science,—and every true Christian Scientist is in some degree a practitioner, for the two terms cannot be dissociated,—we have as yet only touched the hem of the Christly garment of healing. The earnest student has a longing to attain to that sense of mastery over fleshly ills and other discordant conditions which characterized the ministry of Christ Jesus; but it is quite likely that in many instances the thought inheres all too strongly that because that great and good man appeared on earth in fulfillment of ancient prophecy, and in a manner which marvelously equipped him for his healing and redemptive work, it is too much to expect that his less divinely endowed followers should be able to demonstrate Truth's healing and saving power as effectually as did he.

AT some time or other there comes to each of us a desire for recognition, and, however indifferent one may appear to be, he generally values the esteem of his fellows more than he perhaps realizes. It is indeed natural that each should desire to stand well with his brethren and to merit their approbation; but if there be a sense of pride in one's supposedly personal attainments, then undoubtedly there is a breach of the First Commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

MARY BAKER EDDY twice makes the definite statement that "Christianity is the chain of scientific being reappearing in all ages, maintaining its obvious correspondence with the Scriptures and uniting all periods in the design of God" ( Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 271; The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p.

WHEN Jesus found Simon and Andrew with their nets by the Sea of Galilee, it is recorded that he said, "Follow me," and that they left their nets and followed him. He issued the same command to Matthew, as he sat at the receipt of custom; and he arose and followed him.

IN human experience the desire for peace is seen from many aspects. The materialist imagines that peace is to be obtained in freedom to enjoy life in matter; the worldling thinks that only the world's approval and approbation can give him peace; the hermit seeks it in seclusion; while others hope to gain peace in a future state.

WHEN the Apostle Paul quoted Christ Jesus as saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," he emphasized a truth which has been widely proclaimed, but, it may be said, not so widely understood. Just how more blessedness is involved in giving than in receiving has been not only obscure but perplexing to a vast number of people, who, in many instances, have been tempted to question the accuracy of the Master's assertion.

A LARGE part of humanity's efforts seems to be expended in the endeavor to multiply its material possessions and replenish its losses. To many, indeed, life appears to be a dreary grind, with opportunity for service and the result of labor uncertain.

THE study of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," brings to us many illuminating views with regard to the power of prayer. On the first page of this wonderful book Mary Baker Eddy tells us what faith, understanding, and love can do to make our prayers effectual.

TO pilgrims under hot skies, how cheering and heartening the cry that tells of the approach to wells of springing water in a thirsty land! Often did the Israelites of old draw near to such quiet resting places during their long travel in the wilderness; and it is easy to see how these springs would gradually become associated with sacred aspirations and holy desires, and would symbolize "living waters" flowing from the eternal God. Hence, in the Bible we often find wells and springs and fountains spoken of in connection with deep spiritual experiences.