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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 February 28, 1965.]

Beth-lehem EphrataH (Mic. 5:2)

The word Ephratah (ef'ra-ta—e as in end both a's as in sofa), meaning literally "fruitfulness" or "fruitful land," was the original name for Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and is alternatively spelled Ephrath.

Simeon ... was just and Devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25)

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