Article April 20, 1968 Issue

Words of Current Interest

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 April 28, 1968.

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me (Ps. 138:8)

As often, the Hebrew phrase is highly condensed, and the words "that which" have been added by the translators. The verb gamar (perfect) means more exactly "end, complete, accomplish," or "fulfill," while the term rendered "concerneth me" means "on my behalf." One could translate, "The Lord will bring fulfillment on my behalf."

Them which are asleep (I Thess. 4:13)

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