In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

"There was a time when the church was very powerful— in the time when the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed.

Prayer: watching and working

What enables us to do the works of Christianity— including spiritual healing? Isn't it the divinely impelled love Christ Jesus taught us to live?
Injustice sometimes pounds so hard that we feel like giving up. But this writer found that persistent prayer resists discouragement and brings justice.

God's man is always useful

Even though economic or social definitions may give small hope for our lives, the spiritual facts show the unlimited possibilities of our mission as God's expression.
About our cover—Progress toward greater respect for civil liberties points to a higher law. It illustrates that God maintains the rights of spiritual manhood and womanhood.

Satisfying the longing heart

We can do more than long for something better; we can lift our yearning to the level of prayer.

Let Love do the work

The healing work of the early Christian era sprang from the power of God, divine Love. Love is still at work.

A permanent link to God

Spirituality embraces and transforms all that we do. We couldn't keep it on a shelf— even if we tried.

Second Thought

"The power of prayer is limitless ... if we utilize it for the sake of truth ... and reconciliation."
About our cover—In a time when humanity seems acutely aware of injustice, we are in special need of learning more about the relation among peace, justice, and love.
Dramatic inequities in standards of living are apparent throughout the world.

Love's unexpected solutions

When our "best-laid" plans aren't working, there is a more fundamental design to consider—what God is revealing of His goodness.