How important is the first step—to have a firm conviction that good is the eternal, divine reality! We cannot proceed very far until we are certain that the good we pray for really exists.
During
a period when the mental horizon of a student of Christian Science appeared cloud-filled, the following loved lines from a hymn offered sweet peace and promise:
To
write for our periodicals is the joyous privilege of all who feel they have a vital message of Truth to impart, and an accompanying sense of the gladness and certainty of spiritual vision.
For a long time mankind has looked forward expectantly to the "kingdom of heaven," and has raised eyes hopefully to the beauty and gladness to be found there.
In a recent issue of your paper a clergyman of your city states in substance that he believes the healings recorded in the New Testament and in Christian Science result through the application of a powerful will; and that suggestion is a common factor in the healing method.
A Little
boy was having many difficulties at school, for it seemed to him that his new teacher did not like him; in fact, not only did that seem to be so concerning him, but the entire class appeared to be a burden to the teacher.
