Prophets foretold the coming of the Christ; shepherds recognized and reverenced the child Jesus; Wisemen followed a star to Bethlehem and worshiped him as the promised Messiah; Simeon publicly identified and presented Jesus as the Saviour, or Son of God.
People who do not understand the teachings of Christian Science sometimes question the stand that a student of this Science takes in regard to the treatment of disease, especially when the case is that of a young child.
Even if he feels that he will not be ready for class instruction for some time to come, every sincere student of Christian Science would do well to think about this progressive step now—to cherish it and pray to be receptive to it whenever it may be right for him.
How often we hear or use the phrase, "Thanks in advance!" For small favors or for large, when we are confident they will be granted, we express our gratitude in advance.
How many times a day the city dweller hears the scream of a siren piercing the air either close at hand or in the distance! It has an eerie sound, yet because of its frequency most people hardly notice the ugly noise, or perhaps they just wonder what calamity has taken place and then drop the matter.
