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THE omnipresence of God is acknowledged in an academic or doctrinal sense by the various Christian religions, but in Christian Science alone this teaching is given its full meaning and application. Other religions object to the literal interpretation of omni , derived from the Latin adjective meaning all, when used with reference to Deity, because it contradicts the evidence of matter and evil; whereas Christian Science denies the validity of this evidence, since it contradicts the spiritual facts of divinity.

ALL men long for happiness and usually seek it in material things or conditions; but materiality never satisfies. Mortals dream that the possession of a special object or the achievement of a particular worldly ambition will result in happiness; but no sooner is one desire gratified than it is succeeded by another, promising bliss, but disappointing when realized.

The fact, as stated in Christian Science, that Spirit is substance, is revolutionary. The education of the so-called human mind has been chiefly towards the acceptance as substance of what the five personal senses cognize.

SPEAKING of the new birth, on page 15 of "Miscellaneous Writings," Mrs. Eddy says: "The new birth is not the work of a moment.

Christian Science Bible Lessons Our Leader has authorized The Christian Science Publishing Society to issue all literature subordinate to her writings, which may be needed "for the promotion of the interests of Christian Science" ( Church Manual, Art. XXV, Sect.

EVEN the casual Bible student finds a fascination in the story of the three young Hebrews who were cast into the fiery furnace, after they had refused to worship the golden image set up by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. The Bible student who has gained some understanding of Christian Science finds in this story a beautiful example of humility and keen spiritual insight, which it is profitable to emulate.

IN the endeavor to lift her fellowmen above the shadows of material sense, away from the bondage of false belief, our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, has given us throughout her writings much helpful advice, the truth of which she had demonstrated in her own experience. Her counsels are an inexhaustible source of comfort and encouragement to all who are climbing the seemingly steep path from sense to Soul.

THOSE who seek help through the loving ministrations of Christian Science frequently experience instantaneous healing, finding their need immediately met, even as in the time of Jesus, his apostles, and the early Christian church. In fact, such healing is the standard set by the Master for all who would name themselves his followers as Christians.

THERE is no body of people on earth to-day more free, happy, grateful, and expectant of good than are Christian Scientists, those who are members of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, and its branches. Their religion, revealed to this age through their inspired Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, is a religion of love, of unselfishness and spirituality; and its students, far and wide over the surface of the earth, are standing alert, the sandals of the gospel of peace on their feet, the rod of Truth in their hands, and, withal, protected from the shafts of evil by the impervious armor of scientific, correct thinking.

AT break of day on a bitterly cold morning a student of Christian Science, who derived considerable pleasure from putting out food for the birds, even though sparrows oftentimes seemed to be the only ones that came to the repast, upon opening the door was greeted with the strong, clear notes of a cardinal. Looking up, he saw the bird perched on the topmost limb of a near-by tree.