Article October 26, 1963 Issue

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[The words in this issue are related to the Lesson-Sermon in the Christian Science Quarterly designated to be read in Christian Science churches on November 3, 1963.]

The Lord's hand is not shortened ... neither his ear heavy (Isa. 59:1)

According to Hebrew idiom, "to shorten the hand," or "to be short in the hand," not seldom meant to be powerless—the "hand" being a well-known symbol of power. Moreover, "to be heavy" often implied "to be dull" or "inattentive."

Thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering (Ps. 51:16)

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