In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Competition

THE first approach to any subject is not always easy.

Intelligent Economy

MANKIND have agreed that there is only one source of wisdom, and they have accepted, at least in theory, the apostle James' advice, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
["Look Not Behind Thee"—The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, U.

The Power of Truth

ONE of the most glorious promises in the Bible is that contained in Jesus' saying, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

"With new tongues"

RECENTLY at a Wednesday evening meeting of a branch church, very convincing testimonies of physical healing were given with a promptness, earnestness, and clearness that elicited favorable comment from a lady who was making her first visit to a Christian Science church.

"Riches and honour"

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE is a matter of demonstration.

Friendship

THOUGHTS of friendship and companionship begin early to occupy the minds of children; tiny children have a great affection for their pets and little playmates.

"Loss is gain"

IN the ordinary sense of the word, the expression "loss is gain" seems self-contradictory and even absurd.

Some First Lessons

WITH what joyous expectancy the average normal child looks forward to his first days of school! How happily he strives to learn the simple facts and rules put before him, and how confidently he applies himself to the problems given by his teacher, whereby he is to prove the rules already mastered! Can we not find in this happy, serene, and confident obedience of the little child a quality necessary to our own success in meeting life's problems?

Restoration

CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS are Bible students.

Signs of the Times

["Friends"—The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, U.

Getting Away from Things

IT is sometimes a matter of wonderment that there are so many people who fail to realize how much of their lives is utterly wasted in trying to "get away from things.