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Our beloved Leader tells us that "the divine Principle of all expresses Science and art throughout His creation" ( Science and Health, p. 507 ).

There can be no doubt that every student of Christian Science who has caught even a faint glimpse of what this message means to the world at large, instinctively desires to be loyal to the cause which he recognizes is destined to bring about the salvation of all humanity from sin, disease, and death; but it frequently occurs that, when first the joy of this glorious truth dawns upon his consciousness, the beginner is apt to try to push forward the work with what Paul describes in his epistle to the Romans as "a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. " On page 57 of Science and Health Mrs.

An old Spanish play by Calderon tells this story: The hero throughout his life was thwarted in all his plans for the acquisition of wealth, honor, or happiness by a veiled stranger, who constantly thrust in some difficulty, disagreement, or delay, and brought his hopes and plans to naught. He could not get at his enemy, could not find out who he was or why he so persistently and maliciously pursued him.

If we would step out from the shadows of materialistic belief into the sunlight of spiritual reality, there is much falsity which we must lay aside. God is one, regardless of the many concepts of Him which at present separate His worshipers into various sects and creeds.

A vital and practical lesson on love and friendship, full of profound meaning and of absorbing interest, is given by our Lord in four short verses of the fifteenth chapter of St. John's gospel: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Christian Science brings incalculable blessings to mankind in its teaching that God is the only power. Joined to this truth is the correlative fact that there is no such thing as an evil power, and that any belief in one is wholly without support.

Scientific self-knowledge consists of an understanding of the divine Ego, Spirit, and its reflection, man. The acquirement of this knowledge unfolds to human comprehension the permanency of spiritual identity, as it separates from mortal consciousness the tangled theories relative to man's soul and body, and replaces them with the metaphysical facts by which we may demonstrate the substance of Mind.

It is understood that all reputable mercantile establishments accept a common, recognized standard of accuracy upon which to base their transactions, and this necessitates the formation of correct thought habits on the part of those connected therewith, for to insure accurate work it is evident that one must become accustomed to think accurately. This rule applies equally to all phases of human conduct.

IF there is one characteristic which more than another marks out the Christian Scientist from among the average of his fellows, it is his early emergence from fixed forms of belief along any line, and his increasing readiness to make careful inquiry into any mode of thought or practice in the world's manifold activities which would seem to hold the promise of betterment for mankind. Consequently there is an increasing and sympathetic interest in the well defined progressive movement at present sweeping over the civilized world, and presenting such striking features that even the casual observer cannot avoid taking cognizance of it.

PERSISTENCY is deemed most essential to the achievement and success of any desired purpose. Based upon right resolve, it indicates the courage of conviction and the expectancy of fulfilment.