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OF a period in the experience of the children of Israel when disobedience and material-mindedness had weakened their faith and darkened somewhat their perception of God, it is chronicled in the third chapter of I Samuel that "the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. " The child Samuel had the most receptive consciousness in all Israel at that particular time, but the thought of the multitude was not open toward the inspiration of the divine Spirit: spiritual vision was not possessed generally.

THE word "practice" is defined by Webster in part as follows: "To perform certain acts often or customarily in order to acquire proficiency or skill. " With that definition in thought, every circumstance in the day of a Christian Scientist is seen to be an opportunity to perform the act of scientific knowing, to the end that spiritual proficiency may be gained.

THE accusation is sometimes made that Christian Scientists attempt to do away with sin through a mere denial of its existence. The teachings of Christian Science reveal unquestionably the absolute truth of being as spiritual and infinitely good, containing no element or quality apart from God, good; yet the question, Is there no sin? may be asked with propriety by those who know nothing of its teachings.

IN describing the healing that results from a scientific understanding of real being, Mrs. Eddy writes in the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( p.

SPIRITUAL progress in Christian Science is attained through self-knowledge, meekness, and love. Jesus proved that meekness is an important factor in this journey towards perfection, for he was the meekest man the world has ever known.

IT is a beautiful word, refuge, calling up as it does a sense of security, release from fear and anxiety, and a peaceful surrender to that which protects. How often have we seen a little child run to its mother's arms for safety from fear or grief, and nestle down in sweet assurance of comfort and protection from all ill! And how often has come to us— grown-up children—when frightened, discouraged, weary of struggling with the myriad phases of mortal belief, the question, Where shall we turn? where flee for refuge? It is interesting to trace the development of the concept of refuge throughout the Bible.

IT is our task to learn in patient humility that Christian Science can be made our own only as we demonstrate it step by step, "here a little, and there a little. " A step firmly taken each day is the safe way to make the journey from the valley of human beliefs to the heights of spiritual understanding.

"DISEASE is an experience of so-called mortal mind," writes Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, on page 493 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. " And she adds, "Christian Science takes away this physical sense of discord, just as it removes any other sense of moral or mental inharmony.

IN the ceaseless struggle of material existence, humanity seems to spend most of its time endeavoring to make its way in the world. Those who have to work for their living, as the saying is, are often anxiously engaged in finding a position; or, having found one to their liking, they may live in constant fear of losing it, well knowing that in overcrowded vocations others are awaiting the opportunity to step into any vacancy.

CHRIST JESUS was the apostle of preparedness. His life was filled with experiences which proved he was always ready to meet every situation that faced him.