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THE universal message of Christian Science may come to each human heart that awakens to its meaning in a somewhat different way; and possibly this purification of thought may result in a certain amount of salutary upheaval. There are few students of its teachings, however, who will not affirm that one of the most precious gifts which divine Science has brought to them in a restless and clamorous world is that of peace,—just a glimpse, perhaps, at first.

" Behold I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. " This verse from the twenty-third chapter of the book of Exodus should bring joyous confidence to every student of Christian Science, because of the assurance of unerring guidance which it contains.

One of the greatest problems having to do with the readjustment of world conditions to-day is involved in the question of employment. That this is so is due, without doubt, to the fact that mankind has been taught that work is absolutely essential in providing the necessities of life.

In the ninety-fifth psalm is an admonition which is repeated in the third chapter of Hebrews, and which reads: "To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your heart, as in the provocation. " By a preparation of the heart, which began in early years, Mrs.

Just prior to his ascension, Jesus appeared to his disciples and said to them, "Behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. " Why this command, when a short time before he had told them to return to Galilee? The disciples had, just previous to the crucifixion, accompanied their Master to Jerusalem, but they were not spiritually prepared or strong enough to follow him and endure with him the Gethsemane, the trial, the cross and crucifixion.

THOSE who dwell in what the Psalmist calls "a dry and thirsty land" have no need to be told about the multifold benefits to be derived from water collected into large reservoirs or lakes and reserved for irrigation purposes. They know full well that these reservoirs, often constructed at great cost, are the means by which arid or semi-arid regions may be changed into fertile farms, prosperous towns, and growing commonwealths, abounding in comfort.

MARY BAKER EDDY , the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, writes in "Unity of Good" (p. 17) , "A lie has only one chance of successful deception,—to be accounted true.

IN Revelation there is a statement of great significance to the Christian Scientist: "To him that over cometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna. " "To him that overcometh"! Clearly then it is the privilege of such a one to receive the blessings bestowed upon the children of God; he it is who shall taste of heaven's bounties and be satisfied.

THE erection of a Christian Science church edifice is the outward manifestation to the world of a labor of love on the part of the members, often covering a period of many years. The completed structure stands as a monument to the fact that the gospel of Christ Jesus, as understood in Christian Science, does heal the sick, comfort the sorrowing, and reform the sinner.

IT was, perhaps, to human sense, a very ordinary, everyday incident, —a mother approaching in the street with two sunny-haired boys, the younger little more than a baby, each holding one of her hands. There came to mind the thought expressed by that most loving and lovable of men, Christ Jesus, in the words, "Of such is the kingdom of God," and, "In heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.