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Putting on record insights into the practice of Christian Science.

ALL POWER

God , good, is the sole premise of power. Primarily and everlastingly power is wholly good because God, good, is All-in-all.

SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLY

A Concise but comprehensive definition of substance is given by Mary Baker Eddy on page 468 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," as follows: "Substance is that which is eternal and incapable of discord and decay. " Since no form of matter is eternal, and since all forms of matter are subject to discord and decay, it is obvious that matter is not substance.

THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

On pages 9 and 10 of "Unity of Good" Mrs. Eddy writes: "What is the cardinal point of the difference in my metaphysical system? This: that by knowing the unreality of disease, sin, and death , you demonstrate the allness of God.

From a letter dated 1897 Remember, that the power to heal is gained through peace, wisdom, love, dominion over ourselves, and good will toward men. You possess these graces of Spirit, or Christ power, only by loving God, good, supremely.

LAW AND ORDER

" Order is heaven's first law," is a saying so familiar that its use may seem almost trite, but considered in the light of Christian Science, it takes on new meaning. On page 587 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy defines "heaven," in part, as "harmony; the reign of Spirit; government by divine Principle.

CONTEMPLATION

In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs. Eddy writes ( p.

From a letter dated 1903. Unless we have better healers , and more of this work than any other is done, our Cause will not stand and having done all stand.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Christian Scientists who read with gratitude the announcement by The Christian Science Board of Directors in this issue may be interested to note the following excerpt from a statement by this Board in the Sentinel of January 21, 1928. It stresses the fact that no written words of Mrs.

INSPIRATION ESSENTIAL

Inspiration is among the most essential elements of spiritual progress, and one to be constantly cherished. The revelation of Christian Science depends upon no human agency and can be touched by none.

GOD, THE UNIVERSE, AND MAN

In answer to the question, "What is God?" on page 465 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy says, "God is incorporeal, divine, supreme, infinite Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, Love. " God, being infinite, is All and is therefore One.