In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

December 29, 1917

The Receptive Thought

ALMA LUTZ
While the writer was reading the gospel narrative of the birth of Jesus these questions presented themselves: Why were the shepherds, diligently guarding their flocks under the silent stars, the only ones who heard the joyous song of the angels?
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December 29, 1917

Smiting the Enemy

GUSTAVUS S. PAINE
It is recorded in the book of Joshua that as the children of Israel journeyed toward the promised land, even long after had passed through the Red Sea and later through the waters of the Jordan, after they had been fed by manna and after they had taken Jericho, even then one enemy after another appeared to block their progress.
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December 29, 1917

How We Spent Christmas Day

MARIAN E. MARTIN
In the prophecy of Isaiah we read: "Before they call, I will answer;" and again, "For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the Lord will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.
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December 29, 1917

"Thine only son"

DELAVAN ROSS MOORE
In the twenty-second chapter of Genesis it is recorded that God tempted Abraham and commanded him to take Issac, his only son, and offer him for a burnt offering.
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