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Obadiah, the shortest prophetic book in the Old Testament, consists of but twenty-one verses, forming a single chapter and opening with the words, "The vision of Obadiah"—a name meaning either "worshiper" or "servant" of the Lord. Obadiah is a relatively common name but not specifically identifiable with any of the dozen or more individuals so named in the Bible.

As a country develops from a simple agricultural community to a highly organized society, there is a substantial move of population from country to city. This has presented the world's developed countries with acute problems.

All Christian Scientists want to do good, but sometimes they don't seem to know how to achieve their desires. Such was the case of a young couple early in their married life.

"Little children"—what a term of endearment! Christ Jesus, the great Master, used it more than once in his teachings, and always with deep love and compassion. He truly loved little children.

The Christian Science Quarterly is a prolific source of spiritual power. Christian Science and its teachings are exemplified in a weekly Lesson-Sermon, which is studied and used by its students.

One of the most important, practical aspects of Christian Science is that it shows one specifically how to protect himself from evil in its various forms. Through daily study and frequent prayer the individual establishes a sense of unity with God and becomes confident that the trials of daily life cannot overwhelm him.

In every legitimate human activity accuracy enables one to play one's part well. Even in sports one must perform accurately.

A well-known song from a Gilbert and Sullivan opera contains this verse: Oh, 'tis a glorious thing, I ween, To be a regular Royal Queen! No half-in-half affair, I mean, But a right down regular Royal Queen. The Gondoliers: One fresh summer morning I found myself singing this with carefree abandon on a car journey alone.

In this age of highly developed communication, promotion, and advertising methods, it is really not too surprising that so many branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, are giving active thought to the subject of finding better ways to promote Christian Science in their communities. Reading Rooms are being moved to better locations, church services are being actively and effectively advertised, and lecture promotion is becoming much more imaginative and comprehensive in its reach to the non-Christian Science community.

Are any of us in trouble? If so, there is a right and positive way out. This way is open now, and Christian Science is showing it to us.