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Many years ago, while living in a far-off country, I had what now seems to me an uplifting vision. One night I had barely put my head on the pillow when I suddenly visualized myself standing on a mound.

One inevitable result of the study and application of Christian Science is the purifying of human character. Indeed, if this is not happening, it would be wise to examine the depths of one's dedication.

"Who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?" Gal. 5:7; There sometimes seem to be innumerable enemies hindering us from obeying Truth, from being aware of God's goodness and love instead of discord and evil.

Churches of Christ, Scientist, situated in communities where there have been a number of violent crimes have sometimes organized committees to pray about this problem from the standpoint of Christian Science. The question presents itself, Is such a committee praying because of fear for the safety of the church members, or is it praying to rejoice in the omnipresent reign of all-loving divine Principle and its harmonious government of all being? There is a world of difference between the two approaches.

No other activity today needs or deserves our support, love, and careful attention more than does the Cause of Christian Science. The mission of the Church of Christ, Scientist, is to share with everyone the demonstrable Science of Christianity.

It is recorded in the New Testament that Jesus restored physical sight on several occasions. His real mission, however, was to heal humanity of mental blindness, or ignorance of God and His perfect spiritual creation.

Getting the most out of one's study of Christian Science involves recognizing and demonstrating its spiritual nature. Because the Science of Mind-healing is concerned with thought, and is therefore a scientific method of mental healing, it is sometimes mistaken for a merely intellectual system.

Almost everyone at some time yearns to be needed and wanted. If we ourselves are truly expressing love, regardless of how people may have neglected or rejected us, we can feel loved.

The Bible is filled with admonitions to praise and glorify God. Multitudes of sincere worshipers have earnestly desired to obey that admonition.

After sending his joyful final letter to the church at Corinth, Paul set out for Greece, where he stayed three months (see Acts 20:2, 3 ). Acts recounts neither his preaching nor his literary activity in Greece; but in all probability it was during this period, about a.