My desire has been to contribute a hundred dollars toward the building of our Church in Boston; but my so-called material means are in possession of another who is not willing I should use for Christian Science. I live on a farm, and am paying for my Normal Course out of what poultry and eggs I can sell. I have not the privilege to go out from home to demonstrate, but some of my neighbors come for the Truth, and are healed. One lady who had been an invalid for six years, was healed with one treatment. The most interesting part with this patient, was that she was German and could not at first understand anything I said to her. I was insisting that she should take my revised SCIENCE AND HEALTH home with her, and read it. She made me understand that she did not know a letter in English; but by persuasion she finally took it, and came back the fifth day, saying she had read sixteen pages. This was last July; and she is now reading it through the fourth time.

How helpful the JOURNAL is to me! It grows purer and higher every month. In Editorial Notes of Feb. 1892, is made this statement: "He virtually said to possessions: Bring your belief of substance (possessions) to me, that I may destroy it; and I will give you knowledge of your inexhaustible inheritance. Thine is mine to destroy for thee and for me; and mine is thine to enjoy, without lack, without diminution; for as ye become acquainted with your heritage, as heirs of God and joint heirs with me, it will seem to increase forever and forever." It seemed that was written expressly for me. Our Church is not to be built with what our fathers have given us; but by demonstrating that there is but the one Mind in which are all our possessions. Christ, Truth, is without money and without price; and our Church is to be built on that Principle. The foundation that has been given us for it, is perfect, and it must be. Had my so-called possessions been at my command, I might have thought that they were mine, independently, while now I am being led to know that all things in Truth are possessed, only by the preparation of the heart; for in no other way can the Egyptians' goods be spoiled, and "the maximum of Good be met by the maximum of suppositional evil.” (SCIENCE AND HEALTH 283, 14).

The JOURNAL has stated that there were over one hundred thousand Christian Scientists. Suppose each should give one dollar,— and it would seem natural that all would want to help. One who opposes Christian Science asked why it was so hard to get only

half what that small sacrifice from each would bring. To material sense it seemed to cause doubts and opposition, but the foundation of our Church and JOURNAL was bought with more than money, and they must thus be built. Please find enclosed money order for ten dollars. It is all I have now. D. P. M.

A BROTHER'S article in a recent JOURNAL suggests these Questions and Answers: How is liberty gained; and how are we to come into possession of the Spirit of the Lord, which is liberty?

Is it not true that to possess the Spirit of the Lord is to abide consciously in Mind, Love, not partially and occasionally, but knowing no other consciousness, and consequently no lapse from it? This only can be liberty, full and complete; and it can be gained, only by beginning at the bottom of the rugged path that winds heavenward. Each step of the way being acquired permanently through demonstration, we have earned each step, made it our own.

It used to be that when I saw some new and beautiful Truth in Science, when a new day had dawned for me, I was overjoyed, and Life became to me a sweeter thing. After an interval of more or less study on some last line of thought, I was ready, as I thought, for another awakening, and wondered why these days of joy could not come oftener. But I find that another does not come until we have made the last one our very own, have been able so to utilize it as to make it practical in our every day life and demonstration. Then, we have gained the true understanding of a position or step, that cannot be lost. And with each new perception of Truth, come opportunities for demonstrating it, both with patients and in our own personal experiences; teaching us that neither patients nor experience come to us, but we grow to them.

So we advance upward into all the fullness and vastness of our Life problem; learning, through absolute demonstration, each lofty altitude and tender beatitude of Love. The sweet reflection from these heights, is what we bring into our daily lives. Thus we not only gain our own liberty by taking upon us more and more of the Spirit of the Lord, but we are reflecting the Love that neutralizes error, and melts into oblivion the limitations of those in our atmosphere. So, in Love's alchemy of time and

methods, are we each liberating and uplifting others whose lives. are now running parallel with ours.— — A. M. P.

THEREFORE, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother and then come and offer thy gift.Matt. v. 22, 23.

These words of our Master imply that in the very coming to the altar, any sense of aught against the brother is already put away, the purified thought being the essence of the gift: But, before the gift can be accepted by infinite Love, whatsoever there may be remembered that a brother may have against thee, must be righted, so absolute is Principle. Note well what is required: "first be reconciled to thy brother," not that any attempt be made to reconcile thy brother to thee. This demand that now obstructs the way, includes much more than is at first apprehended, a grand step in the at-one-ment! Christ-Truth cannot be satisfied with less than "Be ye perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect." Neither man's interpretation of Scripture, nor his sincerely doing what he supposes to be "His will," will save him from the condemnation spoken of such in Matt. vii. 21-23. Only Christian Science can explain this complete reconciliation. Science teaches that all discord is subjective in one's own consciousness; therefore if one remembers is conscious of, -inharmony in another concerning himself, this same self is in error in believing in the existence of other minds than the one all-harmonious Mind. Apply the Scientific remedy, "Man is the image and likeness of God," and no place for discord can be found. It is simply a practical, every-day reconciliation to God, Principle. The meaning of the word translated "reconciled" (to be thoroughly changed, Young.) gives the word a more profound import. Try this perfect rule of our great Teacher whenever a sense of inharmony is manifest among the brethren. "We do greatly err, not understanding the Scriptures;" but let us not forget to diligently study our Key, which enables us first to remove the beam from our own eye.-B. H. E.

HAVING noticed inquiries in the JOURNAL concerning best methods of learning from SCIENCE AND HEALTH, I will venture to call attention to the final question in "Recapitulation." It

seems to me that is the best method. In studying the "letter " of the book, I think it a good plan to commit to memory the leading statements in "Platform of Christian Scientists." The statements there given, will do their own work.— L. E. C.

WHILE visiting friends in New Hampshire, I was overtaken, one night with a physical belief. For some time I had found Truth to be an ever-present Power, which, when understood, destroys the claims of mortal sense; consequently with much confidence I began to treat myself, believing the difficulty would be readily overcome.

With surprise I noticed the claim did not yield to my declarations of Truth, but appeared to grow rapidly worse. I decided to call for aid, when an impression like unto a voice came, saying: "Trust to Truth, and it will deliver you." "Yes," I replied, "but this sickness seems so real, I must have help." Again I heard: "God is your true helper." Surely, I thought, this is the call of Truth, I will heed it.

Thus lead, I continued my treatment, denying every claim of mortal mind; still, the evidence before the physical senses was that error, instead of Truth, was winning the victory, and conscious fear began to manifest itself. "Where can the difficulty be that this belief does not disappear?" I cried; for my perception of Truth as the only real power seemed clear, also error's claim appeared equally unreal and illusive. There was not the least temptation now to seek another's aid, however. Divine Principle must guide, for I could say in the language of Job: "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him."

A feeling of impatience over my inability to rise superior to the belief, began to manifest itself, when again I heard that "still small voice," rebuking my sense of self, saying: "You lack the true sense of Love; conscious Love will make you free." Immediately my thoughts were quieted. Hope rose higher, and, turning from the denial of error, I began to assert the positive facts of Life, Truth, and Love. Gradually I gained a clearer sense of man as God's "image and likeness." Plainly I could see that there was no consciousness apart from Divine Mind, and that Love was ever reflecting and manifesting itself. My thoughts became illumined with a sense of Love's presence and power. Almost instantly I realized that I was healed, although the belief had not disappeared.

Now, came the strangest part of my experience. The physical

belief wholly separated itself from my body, and appeared to stand out alone, then gradually dissolved; proving conclusively to me, as SCIENCE AND HEALTH teaches, that "mortal mind is the only sufferer." A spiritual sense of peace, exceeding understanding, permeated my whole consciousness. Later, I fell asleep; and, in the morning, awoke without the slightest unpleasant memory of the severe but very helpful experience of the night before. Can I ever again question or doubt divine, omnipotent Love! - P.

As I have been afflicted with various diseases for many years, and have at last been healed, I wish to make it known for, the benefit of others. I have had corns more than fifty years, and have tried many remedies, all of which failed to cure. Thirty-nine years ago I had rheumatic fever, and have had rheumatism ever since, at times so badly that I was obliged to keep in bed. Last fall it took me in my arms. They pained me so badly I couldn't get much sleep. Six years ago a cancer commenced on my cheek. I went to several doctors. All gave me ointment which they said would heal it, but all failed. A year ago last fall I had a dizzy spell, fell out of my wagon and struck on my head, which caused my neck to be so stiff that I could not turn my head. I have been troubled a good deal with dizziness for a long time. Twelve years ago my eyes begun to trouble me; I could see a spider swinging before them all the time, and they itched badly. Sight failed, and they became so weak that I could not bear the light of a lamp. After becoming so nearly blind that I was almost in despair, I applied to a Christian Scientist who was doing a great deal of wonderful healing, and, thanks to his understanding of Christian Science, I am healed of all the above diseases.

I am seventy-five years old to-day, hale and hearty.—R. H., Milford, N. H.

WILL you please answer the question, "Who is thy neighbor?” in the light of Christian Science? —W. K.

Thy neighbor is, of course, first thy fellow human being. After we begin to recognize the "Principle of brotherhood,wherein one mind is not at war with another, but all have one Mind," then we begin to discern that each one of the infinite ideas of infinite Mind is our neighbor and is in harmonious relation to us; that it is also sustained in its identity and perfection, by the same Mind that holds man in his identity and harmonious relation to the universe.