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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.

AFTER he had brought the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage into the promised land, recognizing that without purity his people could not progress, Moses gave them laws of purification such as they could understand and practice. The spiritual significance of purification was kept aglow by the prophets, but to the Jews of Jesus' time this light had become almost extinct.

EARLY in her experience as a student of Christian Science, one was freed from lung trouble by her awakening to exalted purpose, and by the realization of the healing power and protection of selfless desires and holy aims. While her thought was still unawakened to God's purpose for her, she had drifted into the current of self-seeking, and had become disappointed, discouraged, and diseased.

OUR beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, points out in her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," and also in her other writings, that, although to human sense there appear to be two ways of going about anything, there is but one true way. This is in accord with the teaching of Christ Jesus, who spoke of the strait gate and narrow way as contrasted with the broad way leading to destruction.

THERE are certain fundamental propositions taught in Christian Science which, when understood and applied, serve to clarify the mental atmosphere and dispel the illusions of material sense testimony. In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy we read ( p.

" Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up. " In regard to talent one reads and hears much; and a definition given by Webster of this term, so frequently used, reads as follows: "Faculty for effective performance along certain lines.