Section 1

The Bible

1Zephaniah 3:17

17The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

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2I Chronicles 29:10–13 Blessed be, 14 for

10Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

11Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.

12Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

14for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

3Psalms 75:1

1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

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Science and Health with Key to the Scripturesby Mary Baker Eddy

1502:27–28 (to 2^nd .)

Ideas and
identities

The creative Principle — Life, Truth, and Love — is God. The universe reflects God.

2503:9–10, 15

The divine Principle and idea constitute spiritual harmony, — heaven and eternity.

Hence the eternal wonder, — that infinite space is peopled with God's ideas, reflecting Him in countless spiritual forms.

3518:19

Love giveth to the least spiritual idea might, immortality, and goodness, which shine through all as the blossom shines through the bud. All the varied expressions of God reflect health, holiness, immortality — infinite Life, Truth, and Love.

46:17–18

“God is Love.” More than this we cannot ask, higher we cannot look, farther we cannot go.

52:8–11, 23 (only, to ?), 26 Shall

Deity
unchangeable

God is not moved by the breath of praise to do more than He has already done, nor can the infinite do less than bestow all good, since He is unchanging wisdom and Love.

God is Love. Can we ask Him to be more?

God’s
standard

Shall we plead for more at the open fount, which is pouring forth more than we accept? The unspoken desire does bring us nearer the source of all existence and blessedness.

63:22

Are we really grateful for the good already received? Then we shall avail ourselves of the blessings we have, and thus be fitted to receive more. Gratitude is much more than a verbal expression of thanks. Action expresses more gratitude than speech.

7vii:1–2

To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings.

Section 2

The Bible

4II Corinthians 4:15 all

15all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

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5Psalms 23:1–6

1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

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6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

6Psalms 68:6 (to 1^st :), 19

6God setteth the solitary in families:

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19Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.

Science and Health

817:5 (only, to 2^nd ;)

Give us grace for to-day; feed the famished affections;

957:22–24

Human affection is not poured forth vainly, even though it meet no return. Love enriches the nature, enlarging, purifying, and elevating it.

10577:32–18

In the following Psalm one word shows, though faintly, the light which Christian Science throws on the Scriptures by substituting for the corporeal sense, the incorporeal or spiritual sense of Deity: —

PSALM XXIII

[Divine love] is my shepherd; I shall not want.

[Love] maketh me to lie down in green pastures: [love] leadeth me beside the still waters.

[Love] restoreth my soul [spiritual sense]: [love] leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for [love] is with me; [love's] rod and [love's] staff they comfort me.

[Love] prepareth a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: [love] anointeth my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house [the consciousness] of [love] for ever.

11470:32

The relations of God and man, divine Principle and idea, are indestructible in Science; and Science knows no lapse from nor return to harmony, but holds the divine order or spiritual law, in which God and all that He creates are perfect and eternal, to have remained unchanged in its eternal history.

12254:31

Pilgrim on earth, thy home is heaven; stranger, thou art the guest of God.

Section 3

The Bible

7Philippians 4:4, 6

4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

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6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

8Psalms 62:8

8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.

9I Chronicles 4:10

10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

10Malachi 3:10–12

10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

11And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

12And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.

Science and Health

1345:16 (only)

Glory be to God, and peace to the struggling hearts!

1412:31

In divine Science, where prayers are mental, all may avail themselves of God as “a very present help in trouble.” Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals. It is the open fount which cries, “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters.”

15254:10–12

When we wait patiently on God and seek Truth righteously, He directs our path.

168:14–18

If we feel the aspiration, humility, gratitude, and love which our words express, — this God accepts; and it is wise not to try to deceive ourselves or others, for “there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed.”

1713:14–24

Even if prayer is sincere, God knows our need before we tell Him or our fellow-beings about it. If we cherish the desire honestly and silently and humbly, God will bless it, and we shall incur less risk of overwhelming our real wishes with a torrent of words.

Corporeal
ignorance

If we pray to God as a corporeal person, this will prevent us from relinquishing the human doubts and fears which attend such a belief, and so we cannot grasp the wonders wrought by infinite, incorporeal Love, to whom all things are possible.

181:11

Desire is prayer; and no loss can occur from trusting God with our desires, that they may be moulded and exalted before they take form in words and in deeds.

192:4

Right
motives

Are we benefited by praying? Yes, the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.

Section 4

The Bible

11Psalms 107:1, 9

1O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

12Mark 6:34, 42, 56

34And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

42And they did all eat, and were filled.

56And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

13I Corinthians 1:4–6

4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

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5That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

Science and Health

20325:7

Jesus gave the true idea of being, which results in infinite blessings to mortals.

2154:1–10

Through the magnitude of his human life, he demonstrated the divine Life. Out of the amplitude of his pure affection, he defined Love. With the affluence of Truth, he vanquished error. The world acknowledged not his righteousness, seeing it not; but earth received the harmony his glorified example introduced.

Who is ready to follow his teaching and example? All must sooner or later plant themselves in Christ, the true idea of God.

22446:25–27

Iniquity
overcome

Not human platitudes, but divine beatitudes, reflect the spiritual light and might which heal the sick.

2312:10

It is neither Science nor Truth which acts through blind belief, nor is it the human understanding of the divine healing Principle as manifested in Jesus, whose humble prayers were deep and conscientious protests of Truth, — of man's likeness to God and of man's unity with Truth and Love.

2437:22–25

It is possible, — yea, it is the duty and privilege of every child, man, and woman, — to follow in some degree the example of the Master by the demonstration of Truth and Life, of health and holiness.

Section 5

The Bible

14II Corinthians 2:14

14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

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15Luke 6:38

38Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

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16Psalms 30:12 O Lord

12O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Science and Health

25520:3–5 The (to !)

The depth, breadth, height, might, majesty, and glory of infinite Love fill all space. That is enough!

26570:14–18, 23–24

Receptive
hearts

Millions of unprejudiced minds — simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert — are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ's name, and never fear the consequences.

Those ready for the blessing you impart will give thanks.

2715:25–30

Trustworthy
beneficence

Christians rejoice in secret beauty and bounty, hidden from the world, but known to God. Self-forgetfulness, purity, and affection are constant prayers. Practice not profession, understanding not belief, gain the ear and right hand of omnipotence and they assuredly call down infinite blessings.