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The wise men follow this guiding star; the watchful [1]
shepherd chants his welcome over the cradle of a great
truth, and saith, "Unto us a child is born," whose birth
is less of a miracle than eighteen centuries ago; and "his
name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty [5]
God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

My heart is filled with joy, that each receding year sees
the steady gain of Truth's idea in Christian Science; that
each recurring year witnesses the balance adjusted more
on the side of God, the supremacy of Spirit; as shown [10]
by the triumphs of Truth over error, of health over sick-
ness, of Life over death, and of Soul over sense.

"The hour cometh, and now is, when the true wor-
shippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth."
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made [15]
me free from the law of sin and death." "Fear not, little
flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you
the kingdom."

Press on, press on! ye sons of light,
Untiring in your holy fight, [20]
Still treading each temptation down,
And battling for a brighter crown.

Card

In reply to all invitations from Chicago to share the
hospitality of their beautiful homes at any time during [25]
the great wonder of the world, the World's Fair, I say,
Do not expect me. I have no desire to see or to hear
what is to be offered upon this approaching occasion.

I have a world of wisdom and Love to contemplate,
that concerns me, and you, infinitely beyond all earthly [30]

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expositions or exhibitions. In return for your kindness, [1]
I earnestly invite you to its contemplation with me, and
to preparation to behold it.

Message To The Mother Church

_Beloved Brethren_:--People coming from a distance [5]
expecting to hear me speak in The Mother Church,
are frequently disappointed. To avoid this, I may here-
after notify the Directors when I shall be present to
address this congregation, and the Clerk of the church
can inform correspondents. Your dual and impersonal [10]
pastor, the Bible, and "Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures," is with you; and the Life these give, the
Truth they illustrate, the Love they demonstrate, is
the great Shepherd that feedeth my flock, and leadeth
them "beside the still waters." By any personal pres- [15]
ence, or word of mine, your thought must not be diverted
or diverged