[From a Paratrooper]

I have been with the parachute troops for five months. During my pre-jumping training I received a fractured ankle and was taken to the hospital, where my leg was placed in a cast. Knowing that I had to submit to such army regulations, I didn't rebel against them but rather did I work to realize the unbroken and uninterrupted nature of the man of God's creating. I had the help of a Christian Science Wartime Minister, and in a little more than three weeks was walking very well. After a thirty-day convalescing furlough, I was able to go right ahead with training and make five airplane parachute jumps, which qualified me as a parachutist.

On my third jump I had further proof of the protective power of Truth. My parachute failed to open properly, I was falling quite rapidly, and although the instructors were shouting at me from the ground I could not make out what they were saying since I was quite high in the air. Afterwards I marveled at the calmness I was able to realize. I looked up and saw my 'chute in a tangle, and I was about to use my reserve 'chute when my thought was arrested by two words: "Truth unfolds." Immediately the parachute opened beautifully. Such experiences are very heartening, for they are added proof that He has given His angels charge over us.

[From a Christian Science Wartime Minister]

One of our boys, before leaving home, had been given woolen gloves and a head protector by the Christian Science War Relief Committee, which during severe weather had proved very comforting for guard duty. When a sentry came to relieve him one day he spoke of the severe cold and the poor protection he had compared to the other's, whereupon the Christian Science boy offered his hood and gloves.

Next day when the fellow soldier returned them he spoke of his sincere appreciation, and in return for the kindness wanted to take the other to a movie. The Christian Scientist said he would go some other time, but not that night, since it was his night to go to church. He was asked what church he went to, and when he said he attended the Christian Science church the other replied. "I might have known; you were so kind and thoughtful to me."

He then asked if he could go with the Scientist, stating, "I would like to know something about Christian Science." He came and was greatly interested, so much so that he has come several times since and has asked for a copy of Science and Health.

[From a Christian Science Almoner in the United Kingdom]

An elderly woman was bedridden with shock. The woman with whom she was billeted came and asked if she could be helped with sheer necessities. She mentioned that the woman had no shoes, but said, "Anyway, she will probably never walk again."

A pair of suitable shoes was found and sent along with other garments, and a fortnight later the woman herself walked into the depot. She said: "Some power impelled me to get up and come and express my gratitude for your kindness and faith in my ability to walk. I have found it easy and shall continue to go out each day. I never expected to walk again."

[From an Aviation Cadet]

I have just completed a year's training and will be commissioned this week. During various phases of this period I have been aided in countless ways by what I know of Christian Science. It has afforded me guidance and protection at all times, enabling me to counter material belief in all forms, ranging from epidemic and contagion to accident and confusion. I believe I was a sincere student of Christian Science before I ever dreamed of enlisting or flying, but I might never have been convinced as I now am of its utter practicability. I cannot even begin to cite instances when listening for God's voice has been my instantaneous help, whether on a tough navigation problem or in an air emergency.

Most particularly I wish to express deepest thanks to our Wartime Ministers and Workers, and to all whose efforts keep them in the field. May their good work continue!

[From a Christian Science Wartime Minister]

Our Christian Scientists in the WAC are contributing much to this organization. For example, one company of girls seemed very fearful about a difficult examination. Excitement was running high. One of the girls, noticing how calm Mary was, asked, "Aren't you afraid?"

Mary replied: "No! What is there to fear? If I allowed fear to occupy my thought there would not be much room left for instruction, would there?"

This work is supported by The Mother Church Wartime Fund. Contributions thereto are most welcome and may be handed to the treasurer of any Church of Christ, Scientist, or Christian Science Society for forwarding, or may be sent direct to Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer of The Mother Church, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15. Massachusetts.