beareth them on her wings. So the Lord alone did lead him and there was no strange god with him."-(Deut. xxxii. 10-12.)

The earnest hope that this reminiscence may lead others to prayerfully listen to the pleadings of the "still small voice," and fearlessly and bravely to follow its promptings, even through struggles and trials, on to victory, has led me to give this grateful testimony to the power and grace of Truth, as shown in the teachings of Christian Science.-M. K.

WE too have reason to feel encouraged that, with our limited understanding of Truth, we may and do prove the omnipotence, omnipresence and omniscience of God; that He is "the same yesterday, to-day and forever." I was not brought into Science through physical healing, but have felt so thankful that I could accept it because of its reasonableness. I've been deeply interested in the Sunday School lessons, especially since July. In writing the references to July's third lesson, the thought expressed in SCIENCE AND HEALTH 28: 19, "A miracle fulfils God's law, but does not violate that law," called to my mind the oft-repeated assertion by those of our former faith, viz: "The day of miracles is past." At that time I was visiting in Iowa, and had no chance to attend a Christian Science Sunday school, so went to the Methodist Episcopal. When thought upon the word "miracle" was given by the teacher, he made use of the above assertion. I asked him if he thought a miracle could be anything less than the fulfilment of God's law. "Oh, no!" he replied. I said: "You surely don't think the day is past when God's law can be fulfilled, do you?" "Why no certainly not." I felt so keenly their need of the spiritual interpretation of Scripture, and I am sure they feel it also; for there was no spiritual food in the expressions given upon that lesson.― MRS. N. J. M., OKLAHOMA.

AT your request I write to say, I have carefully read and studied SCIENCE AND HEALTH, and am glad I have. I believe it all because I have proved a part. My first thoughts were directed to it September '91 by a sister on her way to treat the sick. I was not sick; but, as the world would say, was stout and strong. I read the three tracts she gave me, over and over again,

and could scarcely believe them, and sent to you for more. I have been called a great many different names both by my minister and brethren, but I am safe in the Master's care. Many can tell that God has blessed them as a result of my visits, and yet I am only a babe in Christian Science. I have had a large fight with mortal mind. No man can tell what I have had to meet, except it be a Methodist minister who has preached for twenty-nine years, as have I. Inasmuch as I have never heard a Christian Science sermon nor read one, I do not know where to begin, only with the word of God. The M. E. minister here will not let me have the church, but I can secure the school house. — P.

I CALLED on the Librarian of our Public Library, to ask permission to place the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE JOURNAL for, one year among the periodicals. He said he knew nothing about it, but would be willing to allow it on my recommendation; however, would be glad to see it to satisfy his own curiosity. I immediately sent him a copy of December and January issues. The next day I received from him a very kind and cordial letter thanking me for those two numbers, promising to give the JOURNAL a place with other periodicals; and saying that, if back numbers could be furnished, at the end of the volume he would have them bound and placed on the shelf for general circulation. As that was more than I had asked for, I felt I had received "full measure and running over." Hoping my experience will give encouragement to others to advance the same line of work. — K. E. R.

DEAR BROTHERS: Your appeal to the members of the National C. S. Association has been received. Since receiving it there has been placed in the Reading Rooms of the Church of Christ (Scientist) of this city, a subscription list setting forth that: As members of the Church of Christ (Scientist), we hereby subscribe the several amounts set opposite our names, etc., towards the erection of the Mother-Church, Boston, Mass. The paper was put there only last Wednesday evening; last evening I noticed that $145 had been subscribed. Judging by the way the subscriptions are coming in, we have every reason to expect a goodly sum from this Society. II. T. II.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

N response to the request for experience in the study of the BIBLE and SCIENCE AND HEALTH, our method may be use

ful to others seeking constantly for higher and higher understanding of this glorious Truth.

We have a loving and loyal Association here, with a flourishing Sunday school and several weekly meetings. At the Wednesday morning meetings, we always have a word from the Glossary in SCIENCE AND HEALTH. We began with the first word, Abel. With the aid of a concordance and Smith-Peloubet dictionary, we trace this word in all its uses from Genesis to Revelation, interpreting according to its Scientific definition. In this way each text becomes illuminated, radiant "with spirit and with life." Each member of the Association reads several texts, giving the scientific or spiritual interpretation as developed by studying the references in the Index of SCIENCE AND HEALTH. We have adopted this method for over a year, and find it full of joy and profit. MRS. L. M., ATLANTA, GA.

WILL you give an explanation of the Scripture found in Matt. xxvii. 52, 53? Are we to understand that there was a literal and bodily resurrection of those buried in earthly graves, and an appearance of same personalities to friends, in the same sense that Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection?-S. H. G., BEATRICE, NEB.

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SCIENCE AND HEALTH is the " Key to the SCRIPTURES." Just as soon as we begin, through demonstration, to understand SCIENCE AND HEALTH, Scripture after Scripture is made plain to

us.

When we have wrought all the problems up to the raising of the dead, as it is written Jesus raised Lazarus, we will know, if no one else does, whether that supreme demonstration changed the belief of death of body to a belief of life of body again, for others than himself. When we reach that point we will know, too, how Jesus raised Lazarus. Many statements in the Bible it would be folly for any of us to attempt to explain, since only faithful demonstration can explain or understand. Let the

passage referred to stand as it is, and "wait patiently on the Lord" for wisdom to appropriate it, and explanation will no longer be needed. Premature effort to spiritually (?) interpret the Scriptures, is a snare that has tripped more than one who was otherwise running well. Let us take warning, and leave SCIENCE AND HEALTH to do its Scientific work for us and for the world.

WHY should John speak of himself as the "disciple whom Jesus loved"? None of the other Gospel writers mention him as a favorite. E.

Is it not possible that the Master so fully met all the needs of John, that he naturally would think no other could be so dearly loved? Might not each one of the disciples have had reason to feel and say the same? Have we not, each one of us, whoever has been our teacher, felt that he or she loved us best? - for, how could the needs of any other be so great as ours, yet all were so patiently and lovingly met! Each student will come away from a visit to the teacher, feeling sure that he or she is the bestbeloved; yet the true teacher loves no one better than another. Often the most disobedient or unpromising will be the one for whom the teacher toils, prays, strives most, loves most; just as the weakling, the cripple, the "innocent," is nearer the mother's heart than the healthy, beautiful, bright ones of her flock.

It is not at all surprising that John should think or say that he was the "beloved disciple"; but Peter must deeply have felt that he was the one beloved above all others, and must often have said so, only he did not write it. Can we not, each one of us, as we come nearer to Jesus through obedience (demonstration) sincerely and truthfully affirm ourselves to be, with John, the disciple whom Jesus loved?

In the seventeenth verse of the twentieth chapter of St. John, why does Jesus say to Mary, "Touch me not," when later (John xx. 27) he says to Thomas, "Reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side; " and (Luke xxiv. 39) "Handle me, and see; for spirit hath not flesh and bones as ye see me have”? — Z.

ROTHERHAM'S translation of the New Testament elucidates the meaning of the passage referred to, by means of a footnote. The literal rendering is: "Be not clinging to me," or, "Do not continue to cling."

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EDITORIAL NOTES.

E are sons of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. For centuries this proclamation has fallen upon unhearing ears; and in consequence man has worked in chains, and with the brand of the slave upon him, the mark of the master whom he served. "We are children of the Most High," continues the refrain; yet man toils on with no reward save pain, weariness, scourgings.

One bowed under the yoke of bondage, but rebellious, hears something within say to him, "A better lot surely is mine;" and a "still small voice" whispers, "We are children of the Most High." He hears as if spoken in trumpet tones. He rises, casts off his chains, and steps forth; no longer a bondslave, but a freeman, son of the Most High, free born! "He is not here, he is risen."

heard and obeyed this as the sands of the sea.

It is said that the seed of him who has call to the sons of the Most High, shall be Many more shall hear the heavenly word, "We are sons of the King of kings and the Lord of lords," and rise from slavery to freedom, from sin to holiness. It is the song the morning stars sang together. It is the voice of the "heavens declaring His glory, and the firmament showing forth his handiwork." It is the Christ that said: "Before Abraham was, I am." Whenever and wherever this glorious message is heard and heeded, the "Christ is risen."

A pastor declares: "Every child here is a child of the King." A little flower-seller passes slowly from the open street door to the chancel rail, and with eager eyes and trembling voice asks: "Mister, am I too a child of the King?" Ah, the Christ is risen! One burdened with the human belief of sin, an Ishmael, hears: "The son of God has never sinned, and we are all sons of God." He feels the burden roll from bent shoulders, the weight of condemnation lift from his heart, and says: "Had I known that I was the son of the King, I would all this time have been honoring my Father, as became a prince; but I thought I was a slave born, and must ever bear the brand. I will arise, and go to my Father, the King." Again, "He is not here, he is risen."