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IN the book of Deuteronomy the people were often warned against forgetting God; and in the eighth chapter we find this command: "And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee. " This is done many times by Christian Scientists when they testify, either orally or through our periodicals, to their awakening out of the dream of sorrow and suffering; and these experiences are not only of priceless value to those who have been led into the understanding of Christian Science, but they contain valuable lessons for others as well.

There is no greater opportunity for spiritual happiness and growth, and no better way to scatter the flowers of loving service, than is to be found in the practical application of Christian Science. To know what is expected from us in the great field of labor, to be willing to give deep scrutiny to the quality of our thoughts and deeds, enables us to conform to the laws of God, thereby hastening the time of harvest, not only for ourselves but for all mankind.

Peace on earth should be the consummation of right human endeavor. Peace was proclaimed to men by a heavenly multitude in the announcement of the birth of the Prince of Peace, as recounted in the gospel of Luke.

Progress, as defined in a dictionary, means growth, advancement towards a higher and better state. Progress and true religion are inseparably intertwined; and religion is natural to man.

Probably there are few of us who have not found forgiveness to be a hard problem. Some time or other it comes to each of us; and none can escape having it to solve.

Many people are fond of repeating, "This is woman's age;" others echo the words with reserve, apprehensive of tendencies they do not understand, but gallantly willing to be convinced. It is doubtful if any one unacquainted with the teachings of Christian Science comprehends, even faintly, the law underlying the emancipation of women, so plainly being made manifest; yet an understanding of that law is necessary in order that all opposition to it may vanish; that it may operate without seeming to injure any one; and that all may rejoice in its activity instead of fearing it.

There is a marked correlation between the eleventh chapter of the epistle to the Hebrews, which deals primarily with faith, and the opening paragraph of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, in which she states, "The prayer that reforms the sinner and heals the sick is an absolute faith that all things are possible to God,—a spiritual understanding of Him, an unselfed love. " Through common usage the meaning of the word "faith," like so many other figures of speech by means of which spiritual ideas are conveyed to human consciousness, has become materially corrupted.

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Hidden within each heart is the longing to feel the peace and to taste the joy of the ever present kingdom of our God. No grander prayer can rise to eternal Love than, "How may we enter?" Twenty centuries ago our Master gave the answer that will ever stand inviolate: "Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Jesus said, "I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. " Therefore, his plan for carrying on the work of Christ included a church, and one that would endure.