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The greatest teacher of mankind was Christ Jesus, for he taught the Word of Truth not only by words but by works and example. His whole life was a spiritual education for men, bringing to light God's true nature as infinite, divine Love, and man's sonship with Him.

The Annual Meeting of The Mother Church for 1971 was held in Boston on Monday, June 7, as provided for in the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Last year the meeting's theme was, "But What Can I Do?" On that occasion the opportunities of the individual Christian Scientist for spiritual growth and humane service to mankind were presented in reports and addresses and on film.

"Why this has the feel of a home just as a woman would make it!" said a Christian Scientist from Switzerland on her first visit to Mrs. Eddy's home at 12 Broad Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.

For centuries the Jewish people had been anticipating the coming of an ideal leader, described as the "coming one" or, more especially, "the Messiah," literally "the Anointed"—one selected by God to act as His representative on earth. The Gospels present John, the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, as the one who was given the vital task of preparing for and announcing the advent of the Messiah.

Through the centuries many a religious congregation has worshiped with its back to the future. Too often it seems easier to venerate a past revelation than face up to a present need.

In the Bible, Matthew writes concerning Christ Jesus, "Great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them. " Matt.

It is natural for those who have been healed through Christian Science, whether of sickness, lack, or sorrow, to desire to write for the Christian Science periodicals. Their gratitude for benefits received through its teachings causes them to wish to share this uplifting experience with others, to communicate to the best of their ability the truths that have enriched their human experience, and to contribute toward the worldwide growth of the Science of Christ, Truth.

In the old "Upside-down Book," carefully preserved in Bow, New Hampshire, the name of Mary Morse Baker, later Mary Baker Eddy, first appears in written history. The worn leather volume has been affectionately called the "Upside-down Book" because, a century and a half ago, the town clerk started one set of records at the beginning and another set from the opposite end.

In today's world, where one hears of heart disease, organized crime, increasing divorce rates, drug addiction, campus violence, and myriad other problems, is there receptivity to spiritual truths? Is the Christ, Truth, having an effect on the world's troubled thought? Will the Science of Christ continue to have an effect in the years to come? The answer to all three questions is a resounding Yes. To study the Bible and the writings of Mrs.

The material universe is a universe of beliefs. The Christ, Truth, as taught and demonstrated by Christ Jesus, and brought into activity today through Christian Science, saves us from these beliefs.