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In the twenty-third chapter of II Samuel there is a list of the heroes of the time of David. Among these there is mention of three men who displayed outstanding heroism in penetrating behind the enemy's lines to bring the king water from the well of Bethlehem.

Christ Jesus once told a parable of a man who sowed good seed in his field. At night an enemy came and sowed tares, which grew up together with the wheat.

Good church government is the natural outcome of good self-government. Good self-government, widely practiced, promotes the smooth operation of the organizational activities of church.

Politicians know that political propaganda can influence voters. That is why, at election time, millions of dollars are poured into radio, television, and newspaper publicity.

Human experience is fraught with the constant necessity of making decisions. Though these range from the simple to the complex, they all present a challenge to one's sense of peace and harmony.

Democracy—government by consent of the governed—is crucial to Christian Science and to Christian Scientists, not just something nice, but crucial. How crucial? It can be said with assurance that the practice of distinctly democratic government enlarges the capacity of Christian Scientists to practice Christian Science.

The mental atmosphere of a nation is determined by its government. When integrity and justice rule, the rights of the individual and of the country are protected, and freedom reigns.

A Meeting Held in the Extension of The Mother Church on Tuesday, June 4, 1968, at 10 a. m.

To those who are familiar with the needs of the sick perhaps nothing is more appreciated than the work of a proficient nurse who is capable of providing all the tender care a patient could need to speed his recovery. Such is the Christian Science nurse who works with those relying exclusively on Christian Science for healing.

The prophet Elisha seems to have brought aid and support to many people of Israel who came to him in trouble, but he did not limit his kindly ministrations to those of his own nation, as evidenced by his dealings with Naaman, a noted general in the army of the king of Syria. In spite of his valor and his influence at court, Naaman was afflicted with the dread disease of leprosy.