Although
he was imprisoned in Rome when his epistle to the Christians at Philippi was written, Paul was led to counsel them to "rejoice in the Lord alway.
In
the fifth chapter of his Gospel, John describes a healing wrought by Christ Jesus which, in the light of Christian Science, is of vital interest to men today as it was to those who witnessed this remarkable exhibition of spiritual power.
When
Goliath challenged the armies of Israel, he regarded himself as exceedingly formidable on account of his massive stature, encased in armor for protection.
The
nineteenth Psalm, credited to David, closes with a prayer which is searching and scientific: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Although
mesmerism was first brought to the attention of men by Mesmer in Europe less than two hundred years ago, it has been practiced more or less since time began.