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WHEN Jesus encountered the ignorance of the multitude and the dullness of his own disciples who failed to grasp the import either of his words or of his works, he spoke of their lack of understanding as of those who "having eyes, see .

HOW sweet and rare is the spirit of that beautiful and prayerful hymn so familiar to Christian Scientists and often referred to by them as the "Shepherd Hymn"! With its rich simplicity, the depth and purity of its loving appeal, it is a fitting prelude to open and attune the heart to the inspiration and guidance of divine Love. This gem of prayerful hymnody, bequeathed to us by our revered Leader, Mrs.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE unfolds the eternal, indissoluble unity which exists between God and spiritual man, between Mind and Mind's idea. It also teaches that humanity's great need is to learn, through the redeeming Christ-message, that what seems to be a mortal man is only a mortal dream from which men need to awaken, in order to find the real man, eternally reflecting God.

THERE was once a man who had to pay a penalty apparently out of proportion to the sin committed. His name was Achan, and his story is recorded in the seventh chapter of the book of Joshua.

WE are continually observing what processes and influences, sometimes world-wide, arise from small beginnings. Water from a hillside spring overflows its basin, and a little rill finds its course through leaves and moss.

IN Sections 2 and 3 of Article XX of the Manual of The Mother Church (pp. 62, 63) Mrs.

THROUGH one woman's, Mrs. Eddy's, understanding of God, the Science of Christianity was discovered and presented in teachable and demonstrable form.

IN the eighth chapter of the book of Proverbs there is set forth the excellency of wisdom or understanding; and the appealing call of wisdom voiced therein is being heeded by those who have ears to hear: "Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. " The eternal blessings derived from following in the path of understanding are graphically set forth.

PRIOR to our knowledge of Christian Science, obedience may have seemed to be an irksome and unlovely duty, usually accompanied by the thought of being dominated and controlled by those stronger than ourselves. Often it meant carrying out the exacting wishes and desires of others and deprivation of our own freedom.

THE student of Christian Science has learned in some degree that as he gains the true spiritual idea of giving, this idea is externalized in an abundance of good from which to give. And as this spiritual understanding develops, it delivers thought from the false sense of lack, enabling the student to demonstrate the affluence of God, good, and to prove the words of the Master: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.