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In the early eighteenth century much so-called Baroque music was notated by a kind of shorthand called "figured bass. " The supporting bass line of a piece was indicated by single notes representing the chords to be played.

I was out walking not too long ago, and came upon a cemetery. It was interesting to read inscriptions on the headstones.

Those who practice Christ Jesus' method of healing disease through prayer as taught in Christian Science discover that they must be persistent and consistent in maintaining the spiritual facts. They are taking a position based upon Scriptural revelation and thoroughly proved by the Master: that God is infinite good and that man is spiritual and whole, reflecting God.

When I was a young boy, my grandmother used to speak about how important it is for Christian Scientists to catch the vision of the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. That vision undoubtedly referred to the spiritual insight the Founder of Christian Science had gained through her study of the Bible and her prayer to discover a spiritual method of healing.

Sound ethics mean much to a Christian Science practitioner's effectiveness as a healer. One of the essential requirements for members of The Mother Church to follow in their practice is found in Article VIII, Section 22, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mrs.

Early one morning as I was praying after thoughtful study of the Bible Lesson  In the Christian Science Quarterly. and after reading an issue of the Christian Science Sentinel, a startling question came to thought.

Daily we read or hear of the suffering of war-ravaged people; we see pictures of starvation and hear heart-wrenching reports of tragedy. And we ask the question "Can I help right now, right where I am?" To which we can always answer, "Yes, I can help —I can pray.

"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.

Here is a question whose answer affects the health and well-being of everyone. Where does our true identity dwell—our life, our intelligence—yes, even our very substance? The Apostle Paul addressed this question in his speech in Athens.

In the Biblical account of spiritual creation (see Gen. , chap.